INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Marion County Public Health Department on Wednesday highlighted the top five most urgent health concerns facing residents across the county.

It identified mental health and well-being, access to health care, housing, trauma and injury prevention, and infant mortality.. The findings come after more than 4,500 residents completed surveys..

Health officials say the report goes beyond medical data, examining how living conditions and daily life impact overall wellness.

Dr. Virginia Caine, director and chief medical officer of the health department, said, “A lot of times you need to do focus groups where you need to get large bod...