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.

Our next events:

Head and neck cancer: Compassionate care. Restored voices.

Join IU Health Foundation for a meaningful Hoosier Health Series conversation on head and neck cancer care, featuring physicians and clinical leaders who are advancing diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and survivorship for patients and families in our community. 

What we'll explore:

  • Emerging technologies, minimally invasive procedures, reconstructive advances and personalized treatment strategies.
  • The full patient journey, from treatment to rehabilitation, speech and swallowing function, survivorship and emotional well-being.
  • How research and philanthropy help accelerate innovation, patient support programs, equipment acquisition and future advancements in cancer care.

    Date: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

    Time: 4:30 - 6 pm

    Location: IU Health North | Learning Center Rooms A-D | 11700 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032

    RSVP: RSVP here by Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

    Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

    Meet Our Speakers

    Michael G. Moore, MD

    Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

    Michael W. Sim, MD

    Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

    Michael E. Weisman, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    Julia Porter, MSP, CCC-SLP, MPH, CLT

    Speech-Language Pathology

    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, Sept. 24, 2026

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

    Time: 4:30 - 6 pm

    RSVP: RSVP here by Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 

    Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

    Meet Our Speakers

    Michael O. Koch, MD

    Urology

    nabil adra md

    Nabil Adra, MD

    Medical Oncology

    Clinton D. Bahler, MD, MS

    Urology

    Omar F. Ishaq, MD

    Radiation Oncology

    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.