Mark your calendars! The annual ISMA Physician Advocacy Day at the Statehouse returns on February 11, 2026 , offering physicians a powerful opportunity to engage directly with Indiana legislators and advocate for sound health policy. This yearly event brings physicians from across the state together at the Statehouse to meet face to face with elected officials and share firsthand perspectives on the issues impacting the practice of medicine. Simply put, the more white coats i

A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights a significant decline in the number of U.S. hospitals equipped to care for children. The research, published in Pediatrics , analyzed national data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids’ Inpatient Database to track pediatric capabilities from 2003 to 2022. Read the full study here: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2025-072434/205750/Pediatric-Capabilities-in-US-Hospi

A recent recommendation from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has sparked significant concern among pediatric leaders across the country. On December 5, ACIP voted to recommend delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for most newborns whose mothers test negative for the virus. Under this proposal, families would be encouraged to discuss with their healthcare providers whether to administer the birth dose or wait until the baby is at least two months ol

We are excited to share that the 2026 Public Health Day is officially scheduled, and we encourage our partners, colleagues, and community members to mark their calendars. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon  at the Indiana Statehouse North Atrium , bringing together public health advocates from across the state. We invite you to share the information with your networks and help fill the Statehouse with blue and gold . Your participation and outreach help elevate th