Darian Benson
Darian Benson is a reporter based at WFYI in Indianapolis. An Indy native, she is eager to report on public health in her hometown. Darian graduated with a journalism degree from Indiana Unviersity- Purdue University Indianapolis. Previously, she covered city and public policy for WFYI and statewide public health for Indiana Public Broadcasting.
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The Indiana University School of Medicine psychiatry department was awarded $2 million to increase services for children with traumatic stress.
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Due to limited supplies, the monkeypox vaccine is currently reserved for those at highest risk of contracting the virus.
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The Indiana Department of Health and The Milk Bank have partnered to host donated breast milk drives across the state as the nationwide infant formula shortage continues.
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People in recovery for substance use disorder often need to attend medical appointments, recovery meetings or meet with a probation officer. But access to transportation can be a barrier to recovery.
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Youth cigarette, alcohol and marijuana use saw the lowest rates in the 30 years since the Indiana Youth Survey has been administered.
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The “Love them Both” rally was held on the second day of the special legislative session, where lawmakers advanced a bill to ban abortion except in limited cases of rape and incest and when the life of the pregnant person is at risk.
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Bernard became the subject of attention and public attacks after she spoke with the media about an abortion she recently provided to a 10-year-old who reported a rape in Ohio. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita took to Fox News to accuse Bernard – without evidence – of a history of non-compliance with state law.
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Hoosiers having a mental health crisis can call 988 to be connected with a trained specialist. People who need help with behavioral health issues, including substance use, can also receive help.
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Hundreds of medical professionals and protesters gathered at the IUPUI campus Wednesday to show their support for abortion rights. Doctors who marched said they want to protect their ability to provide evidence-based medicine.
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LGBTQ friendly health providers are crucial in reducing health disparities.