AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Access: Marion County Public Health moved its Northeast District Health Office to 2505 N. Arlington Ave., adding renovated clinic space, expanded education areas (including a test kitchen for Nutrition Services), and improved parking; services include immunizations, well checks, TB testing, blood pressure screening, counseling, and home visits. HIV Prevention: Damien Center is marking National HIV Testing Day (June 26) with free, multi-site testing and outreach across Indianapolis (noon–7 p.m.) plus additional testing at its headquarters, aiming to connect people to care and reduce stigma. Health Alerts: Lyme disease risk is rising beyond traditional hotspots as deer ticks spread into Indiana and nearby states, with CDC-linked data showing tick-bite emergency visits up more than 25% in April 2026 vs. April 2025. Policy & Care Costs: Indiana is using AI to detect Medicaid fraud, and separate coverage highlights efforts to cap hospital prices charged to employers—both tied to controlling healthcare costs. Community Safety: A new public camping/sleeping ban takes effect July 1, with penalties and provisions intended to route people toward shelter and mental health services.
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