A person living in the U.S. diagnosed with hemophilia can still lead a normal life, but that’s not the case for patients in developing countries. The Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is on a mission to change that for people living in Kenya, where there was little to no treatment available until the center came […]... Read More
There’s a new and challenging way for Hoosiers to get fit… Ultimate Fighting Championship style at the UFC Gym! The first central Indiana location has just opened in Noblesville. This new concept in boutique fitness studios offers a modern twist on traditional boxing and high-intensity interval training. Owner Todd Wood explains why he opened the […]... Read More
In just a matter of days, Purdue University will graduate an unusually large group of nursing students. The Class of 2019 marks a milestone for the college…it’s doubled the number of nursing students that graduated last spring. Why Purdue believes that’s the perfect medicine for the nursing shortage.... Read More
“Intermittent fasting” is a health lifestyle that has quickly gained a large following…and Indianapolis-based startup LifeOmic has created an app to help people adopt the practice. The app, called LIFE Fasting Tracker, has already surpassed 300,000 downloads. Serial entrepreneur and Indiana tech giant Don Brown explains how it works.... Read More
In our Business of Health segment, we revisit Indiana’s On Target Health…a company gaining traction for its success in helping create healthier workplaces. We’ll explain how the company helps employers assist their workers in losing weight.... Read More
A year-and-a-half after entering Indiana’s life-sciences environment, New Jersey-based Catalent says the emerging biologics sector is driving big investment in Bloomington. Catalent General Manager Denis Johnson joins us to explain what’s driving the growth and what’s next for the company.... Read More
A startup with roots at Purdue University is launching orange corn in the U.S. and says our health stands to benefit. It’s called Professor Torbert’s Orange Corn, and it’s already on the menu at about half a dozen Indiana restaurants. It was invented by an agronomy professor at Purdue: Dr. Torbert Rocheford.... Read More
An orthodontic practice in central Indiana has launched a campaign supporting a nonprofit honoring former Butler University basketball star Andrew Smith. Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics says the Be The Change campaign aims to have up to 430 people join the bone marrow registry. Jason Bunch is spearheading the effort and says the practice wanted to support Project 44 […]... Read More
No doubt Indiana has a robust life sciences industry…serving some 1,700 companies. AIT Bioscience is a research laboratory that performs analysis for biopharma drug development. Guest Host Lori LeRoy, Vice President of Communications at BioCrossroads chats with CEO Terri Pascarelli, who’s held leadership positions in life science companies—from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms—for more than 25 years.... Read More
No doubt Indiana has a robust life sciences industry…serving some 1,700 companies. AIT Bioscience is a research laboratory that performs analysis for biopharma drug development. Guest Host Lori LeRoy, Vice President of Communications at BioCrossroads chats with CEO Terri Pascarelli, who’s held leadership positions in life science companies—from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms—for more than 25 years.... Read More
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch joined Family and Social Services Secretary Jennifer Walthall to officially open the NeuroDiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center. The “NDI,” is Indiana’s first new state psychiatric hospital in 53 years.... Read More
Indiana businesses are helping those in Central America and the Dominican see more clearly. In the Business of Health, we learn more about the mission that is a partnership between Timmy Global Health and One Click Ventures.... Read More
Hoosiers in the grip of substance use disorder are facing a shortage of professionals they can turn to for help. It’s a gap the state’s workforce development initiative Ascend Indiana aims to bridge with the newly-formed Community Behavioral Health Academy. How the collaboration could help train those to battle Indiana’s opioid epidemic.... Read More
The National Institutes of Health awarded a record nearly $150 million to researchers at the IU Med School last year. In the Business of Health, learn how the money is fueling the school’s cutting-edge research and innovation in medical treatment and patient care.... Read More
A Purdue University-affiliated startup has launched an app that can detect if an athlete is suffering from a concussion. The CEO of Brightlamp Inc. explains how Reflex works.... Read More
Newborns are receiving special deliveries from the Indiana chapter of the American Heart Association. How little red hats are helping raise awareness about heart disease in newborns.... Read More
Community Health Network says patients will today begin moving into the new patient tower at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. The facility is part of a $175 million effort resulting in a new hospital to be completed in 2020.... Read More
The city of Bloomington has launched a year-long campaign to promote food equity and economic opportunities for local farmers. City leadership shares the action plan for “Year of Food” campaign.... Read More
A Hobart-based travel agency is taking people with memory loss on unique dementia-friendly cruises around the world. Elite Cruises & Vacations and American Senior Communities share the benefits of these trips.... Read More
In just five years, TxJet has delivered 2,000 lifesaving organs to transplant recipients in 39 states flying the equivalent of four trips to the moon. In the Business of Health, Kylie Veleta has details on expansion plans.... Read More
