Flood Recovery Watch: Indiana’s record White River flooding has killed at least 7 and displaced 1,000+ people, with officials still waiting on a FEMA Major Disaster Declaration before many residents can apply for federal individual help; state damage assessments are underway and more cresting risk is expected downstream. Public Health Systems: A recent Indiana-focused commentary argues the state’s competency restoration crisis needs prevention and community-based care, pointing to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic-style coordination as a way to keep people from spiraling into high-cost state hospital stays. Food Safety & Parasites: Cyclospora concerns continue to ripple through the Midwest as a lawsuit alleges illness tied to contaminated lettuce, underscoring why people with persistent GI symptoms should seek medical care. Maternal & Child Health: Indiana is using a Trump rural health grant to target infant and mother mortality, aiming to reduce deaths where access is hardest. Lead Exposure Prevention: Elkhart’s Lead Free Program is seeking $4.4M in federal funds to remove lead hazards in older homes, prioritizing children with elevated blood lead levels. Workforce Pipeline: Indiana is pushing more students into paid apprenticeships and career training first, including healthcare-focused pathways, to reduce debt while filling workforce shortages.