Health Coverage & ER Strain: Indiana hospitals are seeing a double-digit jump in emergency department visits since early 2025, with KFF linking it to more Hoosiers losing coverage or shifting to high-deductible plans after enhanced ACA tax credits ended and Medicaid eligibility checks tightened. Extreme Heat Response: As dangerous Midwest heat pushes into Indiana, Indianapolis EMS reports a sharp rise in heat-related calls, warning that heat exhaustion can escalate to heat stroke and urging residents to use cooling options and watch for confusion or loss of consciousness. Cancer Care During Pregnancy: A Duke-led care team story highlights that pregnant patients can receive chemotherapy during pregnancy for triple-negative breast cancer, with coordinated OB/oncology treatment and careful delivery planning. Workplace Health Leadership: Parkview Health in Fort Wayne earned top honors as the No. 1 nonprofit in North America in Inspiring Workplaces’ 2026 rankings, spotlighting wellbeing and employee voice. Women’s Health Billing Efficiency: IKS Health released results tied to Axia Women’s Health across Indiana and other states, reporting lower denial rates and improved coding accuracy alongside millions in annual cash impact. Policy Watch (Sports & Transgender Athletes): The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender women and girls competing in women’s sports, keeping Indiana’s 2022 and 2025 athlete participation laws in place.