Stories tagged with "prevention"

New campaign aims to reduce meth problem by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Authorities say a 2005 Indiana law limiting cold medicine sales led to a decline in homegrown meth labs, but meth abuse is still a significant problem... – Sep 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM in Communities

Pacers' O'Brien takes steps to fight homelessness by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien learned about helping the less fortunate at a young age. While growing up in Philadelphia, O’Brien’s parents would bring home an... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:10 AM in Pacers

Health care's not question of how much, but of 'why not?' by indystar

The July 9 editorial “Prevention isn’t the cure” pursues the theme of cost, with politicians claiming preventive measures for health care will decrease the... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Head count tallies more homeless families by Kevin Oneal

A count of the number of homeless in Indianapolis this winter had mixed results, according to the organization that performed the count. On Jan. 28, the Coalition for Homelessness... – Jun 17, 2009 at 3:01 PM in News

Yellow Cab, Crime Stoppers team up by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard today announced a partnership with Yellow Cab and Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana that aims to increase crime reporting through bumper stickers and window... – May 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM in Crime & Courts

Peace in Our Homes campaign created to curb domestic abuse by Kevin Oneal

Network of agencies and charities launches campaign aimed at prevention and assistance Increasing reports of domestic abuse in Indianapolis have led a group of social service... – Apr 29, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Marion County