When Protections Vanish: EMTALA, ACIP, and Indiana’s Hunger Crisis
When Protections Vanish: EMTALA, ACIP, and Indiana’s Hunger Crisis  
Podcast: Hoosier Health Matters
Published On: Fri Jun 13 2025
Description: Hoosier Health MattersSeason 1, Episode 17Date: 6/13/2025Title:  When Protections Vanish: EMTALA, ACIP, and Indiana’s Hunger CrisisIn this episode of Hoosier Health Matters, hosts Gabriel Bosslet and Tracey Wilkinson update public health news including a discussion of the rescinding of a guidance about EMTALA in pregnancy (we will explain this- it is a big deal), RFK, Jr's move to fire all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and then we interview Emily Weikert Bryant, executive director of Feeding Indiana's Hungry, about the state of food insecurity in Indiana.00:00- Intro01:16- The Trump Administration has rescinded a guidance regarding how EMTALA works for pregnant women who need an emergency abortion10:21- RFK, Jr. has fired all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and will likely replace them with cranks and grifters12:59- The Bethesda Declaration, an open letter by academics and scientists pushes back against the NIH14:20- Interview with Emily Weikert Bryant, Executive Director of Feeding Indiana's Hungry, about food insecurity in Indiana30:46- Little things- Call Senator Banks and Senator Young to urge them not to cut SNAP benefits- you can find their numbers and a script here32:35- Wrap -upThanks for listening!Follow us on Bluesky and Instagram