IDOH: Routine hospital diversions to end
Indiana state health officials and emergency healthcare partners have joined together to end the practice of emergency medical services being diverted from hospitals due to over-crowding in the emergency department and hospital.
Indiana’s First West Nile Virus case of 2026 reported in Allen County
The first case of West Nile Virus disease in Indiana in 2026 has been reported in an Allen County Indiana resident.
Indiana’s infant mortality rate stays at historic low for 2025
Provisional data from the Indiana Department of Health show the 2025 infant mortality rate is 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births (500 deaths as of April 2026), essentially unchanged from rate in 2024.
Hoosiers urged to take precautions against tick-borne disease
Indiana health officials urge Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites as the weather warms up and tick activity increases across the state.
IDOH officials announce first flu death of the season
The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season.
IDOH: Lactation after loss available statewide
The Indiana Department of Health Lactation after Loss Program is now available statewide to support grieving families who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths or infant deaths.
IDOH urges parents to practice safe sleep for their infants
The Indiana Department of Health urges parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments.
First 2025 Indiana West Nile virus case reported
The state’s first West Nile virus disease case for the 2025 season has been reported in a Vanderburgh County Indiana resident.
Indiana youth tobacco use lowest in decades
The 2024 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey released today shows that youth tobacco use continues to decline, with high school tobacco use at its lowest level in two decades.
IDOH recommends ways to stay safe and healthy this summer
Summer is here and so the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is reminding Hoosiers to enjoy the sun and fun while staying safe and healthy.