INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis Health News

In Indianapolis, health news means medical research, wellness trends, disease management and public health warnings. Coverage follows the personal decisions that shape well-being and the systems that provide care.


Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Indianapolis Woman Faces Charge After Child Overdoses

A 10-year-old child required hospitalization in May after ingesting methadone left in a lock box.

Indianapolis Woman Faces Charge After Child Overdoses

Diseases

Allergies

UIndy Opens Free Vaccine Clinic for Public

The University of Indianapolis held a free public vaccine clinic at its Schwitzer Student Center, staffed in part by nursing students.


Women’s Health

Live Poll

Do you feel you have access to enough information and support to manage menopausal symptoms?

Women’s Health

Experts Highlight Modern Menopause Treatment Options

Following World Menopause Day, experts emphasize that women do not have to live with symptoms.

Experts Highlight Modern Menopause Treatment Options

Nutrition

Live Poll

Should your local government prioritize funding for subsidized transportation programs to help residents access food?

Nutrition

Indianapolis Paused FEEDINDY Transportation Program

The city halted the grocery ride subsidy in April 2026 after the program exceeded its annual budget.

Indianapolis Paused FEEDINDY Transportation Program

Mental Health

Live Poll

Do you believe celebrity athlete endorsements encourage you to seek professional mental health support?

Mental Health

Kicking The Stigma Launched New Awareness Campaign

The Irsay family program has engaged professional athletes to share personal mental health stories.

Kicking The Stigma Launched New Awareness Campaign

Reporting here centers on clinical outcomes, wellness initiatives, public health guidance and the availability of care services. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal changes in respiratory illness and the integration of new diagnostic technology frequently define the pace of this coverage. Insurance coverage patterns and the expansion of primary care access remain the most consistent factors shaping the landscape.