AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBehavioral Health Expansion: Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health broke ground on a new 120-bed behavioral health hospital on Indianapolis’ south side, aiming to expand access for people with complex mental health needs. Suicide Prevention Focus: A WISH-TV report says more than 1,000 Hoosiers die by suicide each year, with rates above the national average and rising over two decades; it highlights 988 and other crisis supports. Cancer Screening Coverage Update: Guardant Health says its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening will be covered by EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027, citing expanded commercial adoption. Local Health Snapshot: An IU Health Bloomington assessment flags Owen County health challenges, including low access to primary care and higher injury death rates. Access to Care Event: Hometown Dental plans “Free Dental Friday” in Greencastle on Sept. 18 for adults 18+ with no insurance needed. Public Health & Safety: Indiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a Benton/Warren County pursuit; the driver was flown for treatment. Policy & Court Watch: Indiana Supreme Court arguments continue over whether “religious freedom” can override the state’s abortion ban.
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