Monthly Archives: July 2020

City Mandates Face Masks in Marion County as of July 9

July 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The city recently announced next steps in Marion County’s continued reopening. The Public Health Order includes the mandate for residents to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, and in outdoor public spaces where social distancing is not possible. The changes go into effect July 9 and closely … Read More

Tips on Keeping Healthy & Safe in Extreme Heat

July 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their health and the health of those around them during extreme heat periods. Residents are urged to: • Stay hydrated. • Check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and those without … Read More

Library Offers Free Resources on Issues of Race and Racial Equality

July 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — To help individuals learn more about the complex topic of race and racial equity, The Indianapolis Public Library is making available a variety of e-books, audiobooks and streaming videos that can be easily accessed from the Library’s catalog at indypl.org. While popular titles often have waitlists for paper … Read More

Be Prepared for Air Quality Action Days

July 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Knozone Action Days, declared by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, and Air Quality Action Days, declared by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, are called when conditions are right for increased ground-level ozone. Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and hot weather combine with vehicle exhaust, factory emissions … Read More

Your Health & Safety Is Our Top Priority at Eskenazi Health

July 9, 2020 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The recent worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and other impactful news of late has taken the attention of many of us away from one of our most important priorities, maintaining our good health. Eskenazi Health encourages everyone to remain vigilant by having regular check-ups and staying current with vaccines and medications. To … Read More