Indiana State Department of Health

State Health Department Confirms 31 Flu-Related Deaths

By Darian Benson • Jan 17, 2020

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) says nine more Hoosiers have died from flu-related illness. ISDH confirms a total of 31 flu-related deaths this season in a report released Friday.

State Health Department Confirms Seventh Flu-Related Death

By Darian Benson • Dec 31, 2019

The Indiana State Department of Health ISDH confirms seven flu-related deaths this season in a report released Friday. 

All IN: Vaping in Schools

By All IN Staff • Dec 10, 2019

The Indiana State Department of Health found in 2018 that e-cigarette use among high school students had risen by 387% over a six year period. Now, almost one-in-five Indiana high school students vape, and it’s even becoming a problem in middle schools.

Human Case Of Rare, Deadly Mosquito Disease Found In Elkhart County

By Rebecca Thiele • Oct 13, 2019

A person has died in Elkhart County from a rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus that often affects horses. State health official say it's the first human case in Indiana in more than 20 years and only the fourth reported since 1964. 

Two ECHO Projects Get Funding Boost With Help From The State

By Jill Sheridan • Oct 10, 2019

Two programs that link health providers with on-the-ground experts will expand with help from the state. The work builds on the success of previous ECHO projects in Indiana. 

Social Determinents Of Health Explored At Event

By Jill Sheridan • Sep 11, 2019

Where you live and other socio-economic factors can have a negative influence on your health. A recent event outlined ways Indiana is addressing this issue.

Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says place can influence access to a quality education, healthy food, transportation and safe housing.

First Vaping Death In Indiana, Third Confirmed Nationwide

By Jill Sheridan • Sep 9, 2019

Indiana is reporting the first death in the state related to lung injury after vaping. This is the third confirmed fatality in the country. 

Indiana Receives $21 Million To Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

By Jill Sheridan • Sep 5, 2019

The state will receive $21 million over the next three years to prevent drug overdose deaths.

Infant Mortality Summit Discusses Solutions

By Jill Sheridan • Aug 23, 2019

Indiana has a higher infant mortality rate than the national average. A summit in Indianapolis focused on moves being made to improve outcomes for infants in Indiana. 

Indiana Joins States Investigating Illness In E-Cigarette Users

By Isaiah Seibert • Aug 19, 2019

Indiana’s health department is investigating 11 cases of a severe respiratory illness to see if they’re linked to e-cigarettes. Similar cases were also discovered in Illinois and Wisconsin.

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