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“Family First Workplace” policy announced that will support working families
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of Family First Workplace initiative, a new family-focused program that allows eligible state employees to bring their infants to work during the first six months of life.
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.
Community leaders respond to spike in Unsafe Infant Sleep Deaths
Healthier Moms and Babies joins community partners in raising concern following a recent Indiana Department of Health release highlighting an alarming increase in unsafe infant sleep-related 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.
Super Shot hosting Start Smart! back to school vaccine events
Super Shot, Inc. is supporting the Indiana Department of Health’s START SMART! campaign by offering two community vaccine events.
AG declares changing birth certificates genders is falsifying records
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is filing motions to intervene in cases in which Indiana trial courts have ordered the IDOH to change the designation of sex on birth certificates to reflect preferred gender identities.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun prioritizes pro-life laws
Today, Governor Mike Braun released the report he commissioned in Executive Order 25-20 regarding the proper implementation of Indiana’s pro-life laws.
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.