Elizabeth Gabriel

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

April 16, 2025 A new mobile lung clinic is bringing lung screenings to more community members in Indianapolis. Across the country, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Indiana has the ninth highest rate of smoking and the state ranks 40 out of 51 in the nation with 40.2% of radon tests results that are at or above levels recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency.

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

Indiana lawmakers are a step closer to making it illegal to sleep on public property. The House voted to advance a bill that housing advocates say would add additional barriers for people seeking permanent shelter. Nearly 20 representatives, most against the bill, shared their thoughts before the chamber voted.The bill passed 52 to 40. “This is a bill grounded in principle,” bill sponsor Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) said.

1 week ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

Indiana lawmakers are a step closer to making it illegal to sleep on public property. The House voted to advance a bill that housing advocates say would add additional barriers for people seeking permanent shelter. Nearly 20 representatives, most against the bill, shared their thoughts before the chamber voted. The bill passed 52 to 40. “This is a bill grounded in principle,” bill sponsor Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) said.

2 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

The Indiana Department of Health will lose nearly $40 million in federal funds after the Trump administration in March cancelled COVID-era funding linked to addiction, mental health and other public health programs. Local health advocates say there will be "dire consequences" without the funds that addressed more than just coronavirus. Many states have at least one immunization coalition that provides vaccine education and resources for health care providers.

2 weeks ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Elizabeth Gabriel

Indiana Department of Health will lose nearly $40 million in federal funds after the Trump administration in March cancelled COVID-era funding linked to addiction, mental health and other public health programs. Local health advocates say there will be "dire consequences" without the funds that addressed more than just coronavirus. Many states have at least one immunization coalition that provides vaccine education and resources for health care providers.