EUA Expanded for Lilly COVID Combo Therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the Emergency Use Authorization for a combination therapy developed by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) to treat patients with COVID-19. Lilly says bamlanivimab and etesevimab can now be used to treat certain high-risk pediatric patients from birth to 12 years old.... Read More

Union Health in ‘Conversations’ with Terre Haute Hospital

Terre Haute-based Union Health says it is in "preliminary conversations" with Terre Haute Regional Hospital, though details of the talks are unclear. In a letter to employees, obtained by our partners at WTHI-TV, the health system says the conversations about a "unique and historic opportunity."... Read More

Plastics Company Expands Elkhart Facility

Wisconsin-based Placon is celebrating the opening of its expanded medical facility in Elkhart. The Elkhart Truth reports the plastic packaging manufacturer has invested $11 million to construct the 42,000-square-foot addition and create up to 25 jobs.... Read More

Riley Maternity Tower Aims to Impact Babies and Moms

Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is now home to the largest newborn intensive care unit in the state. IU Health Methodist Hospital relocated its labor and delivery department and NICU and moved mother sand their babies to Riley Hospital in the new, 116-bed maternity tower. ... Read More

Foster Success Launches Health & Well-Being Program

Indianapolis-based Foster Success is launching its Health and Well-Being program in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health. The nonprofit says the program is designed to ensure teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care maintain access to health insurance and support to connect with healthcare providers and health records.... Read More