Hoosier Health Series

IU Health Foundation events with clinical experts highlighting how philanthropy makes All the Difference in support of a healthier Indiana.

The IU Health Foundation Hoosier Health Series brings community members together with clinical leaders from across IU Health for inspiring conversations about the future of health care. 

Through these engaging events, attendees gain a deeper understanding of the innovations, discoveries and compassionate care transforming lives across Indiana while finding hope in what’s possible through the power of medicine, research and philanthropy.

We invite you to join us for an inspiring conversation and deeper look at the breakthroughs transforming lives today and creating a healthier tomorrow for all. Register below for upcoming Hoosier Health Series events.

Join Us

We invite you to join us for an inspiring conversation and deeper look at the breakthroughs transforming lives today and creating a healthier tomorrow for all. Register below for upcoming Hoosier Health Series events.

Future events:

Prostate cancer: Expert guidance. Lifelong wellness.

Join IU Health Foundation for a conversation with IU Health clinical leaders on how early detection, leading-edge treatment, compassionate care and philanthropy are transforming the experience for men diagnosed with prostate cancer while advancing overall men’s health.

What we’ll explore:

  • How prostate cancer care has evolved through advances in surgery, multidisciplinary care and treatment outcomes.
  • Breakthroughs in precision medicine, including robotic surgery, advanced imaging, genetic testing and personalized treatment.
  • What’s next in cancer care, from emerging therapies to advances in medical and radiation oncology that are improving quality of life and outcomes.
  • How philanthropy fuels progress, supporting innovation, patient programs and the future of men’s health.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Location: IU Health Neuroscience Center, Goodman Hall, 355 W 15th Street, Indianapolis, IN

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

RSVP: RSVP here by Friday, September 18, 2026 

Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

Meet Our Speakers

Michael O. Koch, MD

Urology

Nabil Adra, MD

Medical Oncology

Clinton D. Bahler, MD, MS

Urology

Omar F. Ishaq, MD

Radiation Oncology

Our next event:

Breast Cancer: Early detection. Personalized care. Better outcomes.

Join a leading IU Health expert for an engaging conversation about the latest advances in breast cancer care and women’s health. Learn how physicians are combining innovation, research and personalized care to detect cancer earlier, improve treatment options and help more women thrive.

What we'll explore:

  • Detecting breast cancer earlier through advances in screening and diagnostics.
  • Personalizing treatment through precision medicine and leading-edge research.
  • Expanding access to innovative therapies and multidisciplinary care.
  • Improving outcomes for women across Indiana through coordinated, patient-centered care.

    Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

    Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

    Location: IU Health Simon Cancer Center | Bamboo Garden | 1030 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202

    RSVP: RSVP here by Friday, September 25, 2026

    Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

    Meet Our Speakers

    Tarah J. Ballinger, MB

    Breast Oncology

    Matthew D. Orton, MD

    Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

    The Hoosier Health Series is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Talk with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider about any questions you have about your own health. Connect with an IU Health provider by visiting iuhealth.org or calling 1.888.484.3258.