The Doctor is IN from the Indiana Department of Health
The Doctor is IN is a bi-weekly podcast for Indiana clinicians by the Indiana Department of Health. This program brings you the latest public health updates that impact healthcare professionals across the state. Whether it’s emerging health trends or infectious disease alerts, The Doctor is IN delivers expert analysis with clarity and precision. Stay informed, stay ahead, and stay connected to the issues that matter most in Indiana.
What you should know about New World screwworm
Indiana Department of Health's Senior Medical Entomologist Lee Green and State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Jen Brown explain how NWS can impact humans and what clinicians should keep in mind about this serious pest even though the risk is low.
Outbreak ready
Epidemiology Director Nicole Stone and Food Protection Director Josh Dowell share how the two divisions work together and describe the clinician's role during a food-borne illness outbreak like cyclosporiasis.
Meet the CMOs
State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver and State Epidemiologist Eric Hawkins talk with
chief medical officers Dr. Emily Fitz and Dr. Eric Yazel about their new roles at IDOH.
A look inside IDOH’s Work to Prevent healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance
HAI/AR Epidemiology Director Trent Gulley explains prevention strategies and highlights the resources available to clinicians across our state.
Addressing Indiana's medical workforce shortage
Brooke Mullen, executive director of the Health Workforce Council, explains the strategies being implemented to attract and retain clinicians to our state.
Right treatment, right place, right time
Director of Trauma and Injury Brian Busching talks about everything his division does to support Indiana's statewide trauma system. From coordination of care and injury prevention, Busching explains how the division works to help protect Hoosier health.
Enjoy the outdoors but protect your health
It's spring and flowers aren't the only things popping up across Indiana. Indiana Department of Health's Senior Medical Entomologist Lee Green explains what vector-borne and zoonotic diseases to look out for and precautions you can take to avoid them.
Perinatal Levels of Care
Indiana Department of Health Clinical Director Ashley Rainey , RSN, shares how helping moms and babies get the right care at the right time is improving outcomes across the state. Visit IDOH's website for more details.
Rabies risk factors
Special Guest Epidemiologist Erik Ohannesian explains fact and fiction about rabies in Indiana.
Looking forward and back
State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver and IDOH Chief of Staff Jon Ferguson take a look back at the public health accomplishments of 2025 and share goals for 2026.
Focus on consumer services and long-term care
Meet Jessica Krug and Suzanne Kuzemka from the Indiana Department of Health 's Consumer Services Commission and Long-term Care Division who will explain how their work protects Hoosiers.
Learn more about Make Indiana Healthy Again
Hosts Dr. Guy Crowder and State Epidemiologist Eric Hawkins have a conversation with Naima Gardner, director of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, about Gov. Braun's goal to improve the health of Hoosiers and how clinicians can help support the plan.
Thirty-five years of service and a few words about the new respiratory illness season
Deputy Health Commissioner Pam Pontones recaps lessons learned from 35 years of service in public health, and Epidemiologist Amy Voris talks about influenza and more.
How to access public health data and a syphilis update
We'll explain how to find the data you're looking for on the Public Health Data Navigator, and Nurse Specialist Dr. Chauna Holder shares the latest on syphilis in Indiana.
Get to know the Healthy Hoosiers Foundation
This episode features two special guests from the Healthy Hoosiers Foundation Foundation, Board President Dan Evans and Executive Director Michelle Shippy.
The facts about safe sleep and lead
A conversation about the importance of safe sleep and requirements for lead testing to help keep our youngest Hoosiers safe and healthy.
A Conversation about Chronic Care
This episode is a focus on chronic care, including a conversation with Indiana Department of Health's Chronic Care Division Director Lindsey Bouza.
Introducing the Doctor is IN with special guest State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver
The Doctor is IN is a podcast for Indiana clinicians by the Indiana Department of Health. Hosted by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Guy Crowder and State Epidemiologist Eric Hawkins, this program brings you the latest public health updates that impact healthcare professionals across the state. Whether it’s emerging health trends or infectious disease alerts, The Doctor is IN delivers expert analysis with clarity and precision (do we need this sentence?). Stay informed, stay ahead, and stay connected to the issues that matter most in Indiana.
