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Local health providers confirmed a pediatric measles case in Louisville Monday following test results from a state lab.

Appalachian states have had some of the highest overdose rates in the country over the past decade. But officials have been slow to adopt some harm reduction efforts that could save lives.

The U.S. has hit an unwelcome milestone in measles cases this year. The CDC is reporting 1,288 cases across the country. The disease was declared eliminated 25 years ago.

As Midwest cities like Indianapolis struggle with an HIV epidemic, federal support is being curtailed.

Hoosiers enrolled in Medicaid – and their family members or caregivers – may have a chance to directly contribute to policy and administrative discussions. The Family and Social Services Administration is accepting applications for the Beneficiary Advisory Council.

We examined where city inspectors found safety issues in public pools at apartments, parks and other places.

Louisville Metro health inspectors are following up at three local Kroger stores where customers found evidence of rodents.

A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.

While a high majority of Indiana patients have health insurance, a large share are considered underinsured.

A previous version of that bill would have extended Indiana's noncompete ban to all physicians was ultimately scaled back by lawmakers.