Mary Claire Molloy
Health Reporter at Mirror Indy (US)
Covering health for @mirrorindy • past: @washingtonpost @usatoday @tb_times @indystar • reach me 💌 [email protected]
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1 week ago |
mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy
The Domestic Violence Prevention Network announced a new interim director April 15 amid staff allegations about a toxic workplace culture, especially for Black employees. Mariann McGee Bernlohr, a local consultant, will temporarily lead the Indy nonprofit, which trains community members and organizations to recognize the signs of abuse. DVPN’s board is searching for a permanent executive director, according to a news release, with the goal of hiring someone later this year.
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1 week ago |
mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy
Indiana could become the first state to ban residents from using food assistance to buy candy and soda. That’s just one of a slew of executive orders Gov. Mike Braun unveiled April 15 as part of his “Make Indiana Healthy Again” plan. But to do so, he will need the support of the federal government — including the man who stood beside Braun as he made the announcement this week. Robert F.
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1 week ago |
mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy
Zoey Faegrin keeps a copy of a court order in her purse, hoping she won’t need to show it to anyone. The 38-year-old started transitioning two and a half years ago. A Marion County judge accepted changes to her legal name and gender markers, ordering the state to update her birth certificate, driver’s license and other documents to match. But a second Trump presidency is here. Faegrin watched as the new president said his administration would recognize only “two biological sexes” — men and women.
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2 weeks ago |
mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy
New moms can find resources, hear from experts and celebrate Black Maternal Health Week on April 12. “EmpowerHer: Advocating for Black Maternal Joy,” is hosted by MelaMama Maternal Wellness, an Indy nonprofit that provides lactation services and post-partum support. The event is also supported by Indiana University Health and Navigate Maternity, a maternal health technology company working to reduce infant and maternal mortality.
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2 weeks ago |
mirrorindy.org | Mary Claire Molloy
Health authorities reported Indiana’s first measles case April 7 amid a national outbreak. The case is an unvaccinated minor from Allen County, a northeastern part of the state that includes Fort Wayne. The patient is stable and recovering, according to the Indiana Department of Health, which is investigating whether there are additional cases. No measles cases have been reported in Marion County.
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Measles is in Indiana now. The first case is an unvaccinated minor in Allen County, health department officials said. No cases have been reported in Indy, though national outbreaks are ongoing. Read more in @mirrorindy: https://t.co/Zs3trugqnG
New from @mirrorindy: Inside the turmoil at the Domestic Violence Prevention Network, an Indy nonprofit where 12 current and former employees say leadership needs to repair years of harm — especially for Black staff. Read the full story: https://t.co/PMPj4FvIgJ
Federal funding for Indy's vaccine program has been eliminated. It's part of Trump's clawback of billions given to local health depts. during the pandemic. Marion County is losing $450k used to vaccinate children and adults for free. For @mirrorindy: https://t.co/6UAjzwykv3