Indiana lawmakers OK public health plan as session nears end
Indiana lawmakers approved the governor’s proposal to expand county-level public health programs as they near the end of this year’s legislative session.... Read More
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Orthodontic supplies platform seeing growth with new partnerships
Indianapolis-based Orthodontic Details has announced a collaboration with several major suppliers to boost its online procurement platform. Details' platform is designed to serve as a one-stop shop for orthodontic practices to find the supplies they need.... Read More
Lilly diabetes drug helps patients shed average of 34 pounds in trial
Eli Lilly and Co. says a new clinical trial for its drug tirzepatide helped overweight diabetes patients lose an average of 15.7% of body weight, or 34.4 pounds, after 72 weeks. The drug is currently sold under the brand name Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes... Read More
Revised budget expands school voucher funding, accelerates income tax cuts
Republican leadership in the Indiana House and Senate have reached an agreement on a state budget that dramatically expands eligibility for the private school voucher program, allocates $225 million in new funding for local public health services and...... Read More
Rokita not reopening lawsuit filed by Indy abortion doctor
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a notice Friday to drop his attempt to reopen a lawsuit filed by an Indianapolis abortion doctor. The lawsuit was filed by Caitlin Bernard on Nov. 3, 2022, after Rokita publicly said he was investigating the doctor.... Read More
VeggieRx program expands in Allen County
Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health is expanding its produce prescription program this year which will help it provide fruits and vegetables to more people who are food insecure and have chronic health conditions, like diabetes and hypertension... Read More
Corydon staple Butt Drugs to close
A longstanding independent pharmacy in southern Indiana will close its doors this weekend. Butt Drugs, which was founded in 1952, notified customers last week that its last day in business will be April 29.... Read More
Study: Cutting tobacco use would drive economic gains
Results of a new study released Friday continue to add arguments to the debate over anti-tobacco laws and tobacco usage. The study, commissioned by the Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, says reducing tobacco use would “unquestionably save lives,” and drive economic gains in the Hoosier State.... Read More
Evansville pizza crust maker lands additional seed funding
Evansville-based ZeroCarb Lyfe announced Wednesday it has secured an additional $3.2 million in seed funding, bringing its total amount to more than $5 million. The company said the funding will help further its national expansion and fuel new food products.... Read More
Many IPS schools losing nurses, prompting parent concerns
Nineteen schools in Indianapolis Public Schools will lose their nurses provided through Indiana University Health when this school year ends, prompting concerns from parents about schools’ ability to respond to emergency health situations or oversee other health care needs.... Read More
Indiana Health Centers lands federal grant for residency program
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $500,000 grant to Indiana Health Centers Inc. The funding will be used to establish a new medical residency program in family medicine in partnership with Marian University in Indianapolis.... Read More
Indiana public health expansion clears key legislative vote
Lawmakers gave a key sign of support Monday for the governor’s proposal that would broadly expand the state’s support for county-level public health programs toward improving the state’s poor rankings in areas such as smoking, obesity and life expectancy.... Read More
Columbus Regional making plans for Bartholomew County site
Columbus Regional Health and the city of Columbus are finalizing a comprehensive master plan for the development of land in Bartholomew County. The health system said the plan will lay the groundwork for the types of development opportunities at the site.... Read More
Tech to measure hemoglobin with smartphone wins competition
Measuring hemoglobin levels with a blood draw is one of the most common lab tests, but West Lafayette-based HemaChrome says the data could be gathered sans needles. The startup has developed technology it says can measure hemoglobin with a smartphone camera. ... Read More
Nurse gets prison sentence for stealing pain meds
A former emergency room nurse has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with consumer products. Jennifer Adams was accused of using pain medications that were intended for patients and refilling vials with saline solution.... Read More
Dental company sets up shop in Indiana
A California-based dental service organization is expanding into Indiana. Our Best Life Companies has opened its first out-of-state flagship dental office in Granger and acquired South Bend Dental and Orthodontics, though financial details were not disclosed.... Read More
Significant changes to drug pricing, hospital costs bills
Two committees navigating thorny health care pricing bills incorporated significant amendments Wednesday before moving the bills forward – with lawmakers expressing reservations about both measures.... Read More
Roche & Lilly team up to catch Alzheimer’s early
Two Indianapolis powerhouses are joining forces to improve how doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly and Co. are working to create a routine blood test that could help spot the disease earlier.... Read More
ACLU sues to block bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.... Read More
Education consortium lands READI funding
A group of higher education institutions in northern Indiana has secured more than $1.1 million in funding from the state's Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI. The funding will support health sciences programs at four schools.... Read More