Recap: HLS Healthcare Day
Every year the Hoosier Leadership Series devotes one class to focusing on the issue of healthcare in Indiana. It gives students an opportunity to take a deeper look at the realities of the healthcare industry from a doctor’s perspective and also examine the issues at a macro level, seeing how dollars are spent by the state.
This year, “Healthcare Day” was held at the end of June. Students heard from speakers on a wide range of topics – from how the legislature is attempting to manage healthcare costs for consumers, to hearing about how to help children who mistakenly believe they are transgender.
Five speakers were featured throughout the course of the class, including doctors, state officials, and healthcare directors. IFI was honored to have Dr. Dan Stock, the Indiana physician who went viral during COVID for calling out the nonsensical rules early on, speak to the class during this one-day event. Following his opening remarks, we heard from Leah Wilson, Executive Director of Stand for Health Freedom, on the pitfalls, trends, and advocacy opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Class members also had the unique opportunity to hear from a parent who successfully navigated pulling their child from the perils of “transitioning” genders. Following her insightful testimony, I personally spoke to the class about IFI’s efforts at the Statehouse on this deeply important issue, such as the passing of SB 480, the “Help, Not Harm” bill, which prohibits doctors from performing gender “transition” procedures on minors, including puberty blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and surgery.
HLS students also continued their leadership training that delves into their individual strengths under the direction of B23 Strategies.
This HLS class was informative, convicting, and encouraging, and we’re extremely grateful to all those who took time out of their busy schedule to be with us, including State Representative Donna Schaibley and Joel Noble, Director of Public Policy for Samaritan Ministries.
As always, we are incredibly grateful for our sponsors, who help make the Hoosier Leadership Series possible: B23 Strategies, Vertical Immersive, Americans for Prosperity, Adler Law Firm, Ash and Oak, and Samaritan Ministries.
If you’re interested in taking part in next year’s Hoosier Leadership Series, you can apply here, or email HLS Director Valerie Swack with any questions: valerie@hoosierfamily.org. This class is an excellent way to learn how to apply your faith in a more effective way within the public square. We highly encourage you to consider participating next year!