Hospital Violence Protections: Indiana marked Hospitals Against Violence Day on June 5, highlighting a new July 1 law that expands protections to more health care workers and boosts penalties for assaults. Health Access Pressure: Indiana hospitals are seeing a double-digit rise in emergency department visits since 2025, tied to more uninsured people and Medicaid coverage losses. Animal Welfare & Research Industry: West Lafayette-based Inotiv filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of “critical” animal welfare violations tied to its Envigo RMS unit, with activists pushing creditors to address past misconduct. Community Health Grants: Multiple Indiana foundations approved grants this week, including St. Joseph Community Health Foundation ($673,570) for prenatal/infant care, refugees/immigrants, nutrition/food insecurity, and access to care, plus Allen County and Noble County funding for human services and seniors. Public Health Alerts: Citizens Energy Group issued a 72-hour boil advisory for northwest Indianapolis after a water main break. Outdoor Health Investment: Indiana plans 43 upgraded state park playgrounds using a $50 million Lilly Endowment grant, aiming to improve accessibility and family-friendly recreation. Workforce & Safety: Special Olympics Indiana’s Summer Games in Terre Haute will bring 5,000+ athletes and include Healthy Athletes screenings.