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Rural hospitals turning to National Guard, childcare challenges | Indiana Newsdesk

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As COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state remain near record levels, many hospitals are turning to the Indiana National Guard for help. Ahead, we visit one rural Indiana hospital that is facing staffing shortages because of the pandemic.

Rural childcare providers have not been immune to the effects of COVID-19, but they were already facing a number of issues before the virus hit. However, new partnerships are helping address some of the challenges.

And, with Russian troops amassed on the Ukraine border, we talk to an IU expert about what could be in store for the region.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, right now on  Indiana Newsdesk.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren