Public health experts say a growing number of people are skipping visits to the doctor — even emergency care — because of their fears of deportation. And they're worried these justifiable fears will lead to long-term consequences.

The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana is highlighting data from the Polis Center showing increasing rates of mental distress among women in the region. Data finds roughly one-third of women in central Indiana reported having depression - more than double the rate of men.

Indiana’s primary Veterans Affairs hospital — the Roudebush Medical Center in Indianapolis — will receive several facility upgrades.

Two Indiana mothers will continue to be reimbursed by the state for the care they give their medically complex children after a federal appeals court ruling.

Indiana is putting $5 million towards the expansion of mobile crisis response units in five counties.

People with disabilities could face significant cuts to therapy services if Indiana’s proposed changes to Medicaid waivers are approved.

A Hamilton County resident tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the second human case reported in Indiana this year according to the Hamilton County Health Department.

Earlier this year, Indiana lawmakers significantly cut public health funding in response to the “bleak” budget forecast. Health care leaders said the state’s investment in public health needed more time to address health care costs and outcomes.

Indiana’s proposed changes to Medicaid waivers that provide home- and community-based services are expected to take effect in December — including a significant cap on certain therapy services. But, people can still submit comments on the proposed changes until Friday.

Lawmakers warn the arrangement Eli Lilly and Pfizer have with telehealth platforms may lead to conflicts of interest, subpar patient care, and increase in federal health care spending.