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Axios: Indy Health District works to deliver action instead of excuses
One year in, Indy Health District leader reflects on launch Indy Health District executive director Jamal Smith wants Indianapolis residents to live longer. Why it matters: The latest county health rankings say that Marion County “is faring worse” than average for overall population health and well-being. LEARN MORE

WFYI: One year in, Indy Health District leader reflects on launch
One year in, Indy Health District leader reflects on launch Life expectancy data in Indianapolis shows significant disparities between neighborhoods. In some areas, including the near north side, residents are only expected to live into their 60s. It’s been nearly a year since the launch of the Indy Health District,

Indy Health District and partners break ground on transformational housing project at 22nd & Illinois
Indy Health District and partners break ground on transformational housing project at 22nd & Illinois First of two major investments aims to bring more affordable housing to central Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS – With support from the Indy Health District, Inc. (IHD), IU Health and the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP), the

November 2024 Community Meeting | Food Accessibility and Housing Needs
November 2024 Community Meeting | Food Accessibility and Housing Needs Community is more than just a location – it’s shaped by the people, resources and values that define it. However, when resources are scarce, how do you restore them? The Indy Health District is on a mission to answer this

The Indy Health District: A United Vision for Health & Wellbeing
The Indy Health District: A United Vision for Health & Wellbeing When we consider our health during annual check-ups, the conversation often revolves around numbers—weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other standard metrics. Yet, there’s one crucial number that often goes unmentioned but is perhaps the most influential on our

Indy Health District, Inc. launches with a vision for a healthier Indianapolis
Indy Health District, Inc. launches with a vision for a healthier Indianapolis Non-profit aims to transform neighborhoods by addressing health inequity through holistic, community-centered solutions INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Indianapolis-area business executives, City leaders and neighborhood associations gathered to announce the launch of Indy Health District, Inc. (IHD), a non-profit with