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Museum reveals human stories behind brains, skeletons at state’s famous mental hospital
For years, specimens from former mental health patients were meticulously labeled in scientific language at the Indiana Medical History Museum. Now, for the first time, visitors can see the human stories behind those specimens, following an intensive, four-year project.
Duke Energy to retire coal plants by 2038; critics say utility should move faster
The utility says it wants to keep most of its coal-fired plants in Indiana running through much of the next decade, while gradually investing in wind, solar and other renewable energy sources.
Duke Energy Indiana customers could see electricity rates climb by 15%
More than 800,000 customers of Duke Energy Indiana could see their monthly bills jump if the utility receives state permission to increase rates for the first time in about 15 years.
Purdue researchers hope to repurpose drugs to fight deadly superbugs
Researchers at Purdue have won a $2.5 million, five-year federal grant to screen existing drugs to see if they can help attack antibiotic-resistant infections.
IU Health executive Kitchell leaving ‘for other opportunities’
Ryan Kitchell oversees a wide variety of business operations at the state’s largest health system. His departure comes as IU Health is in the midst of numerous capital projects.
Debunking medical myths all in a day’s work for IU’s Dr. Aaron Carroll
Carroll uses Twitter, a New York Times column, blog post, podcast, videos and books to publish his findings on just about any health issue he thinks needs explaining or correcting.
BioCrossroads chooses retired Lilly exec as new CEO
Patricia Martin, 58, former chief operating officer of Lilly’s diabetes division, will start her new job July 1, leading an organization that promotes and invests in the state’s life sciences sector.
Purdue researchers develop technology to help patients recover from neurological diseases
A research team says it has found a way to extend the life of implantable stimulation devices that help patients recover from strokes, Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.
Recovery chain with checkered history plans to open Indy treatment center
Recovery Centers of America, based in Pennsylvania, had been temporarily shut down in Massachusetts over concerns regarding patient care and safety. It is now planning to open its first Indiana treatment center.
2019 Indiana 100: New exec at OneAmerica pilots its largest division
Sandy McCarthy is president of retirement services, which has more than 1 million participants.
Election watchdog groups sue Indiana secretary of state to get records on voting security
The groups say Indiana’s top elections official has made public misstatements about elections security and is not complying with numerous requests to turn over communications about the security of voting systems.
Lilly’s push into pain research starting to pay off
In recent months, the drugmaker has won federal approval to sell a drug called Emgality for two conditions: migraine pain and cluster headaches.
Franciscan Health begins work on $40M Mooresville expansion
The project is the largest in a decade for the hospital in northern Morgan County, about 18 miles from Franciscan Health’s flagship hospital on the south side of Indianapolis.
Corteva keeps local workforce but growth plans aren’t crystal clear
DowDuPont this month spun off the agricultural chemicals, seeds and plant biotechnology firm, turning it into a standalone public company.
Hospitals look high and low for ways to cut energy use
Across Indiana and the nation, hospitals are rolling out new programs to cut energy consumption and reduce their carbon footprints. In the process, they hope to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in the form of lower utility bills.
Indiana Blood Center getting new name in rebranding move
The organization, based on North Meridian Street, is changing its name to Versiti Blood Center of Indiana in a move designed to boost the identity of blood operations in five Midwest states.
Lilly pain drug wins approval to treat cluster headaches
It’s the second approved use for Emgality, which first won U.S. approval last fall to treat migraines. Analysts predict it could become a blockbuster.
Health, life science groups line up solidly behind Indy Pride Festival
With just a few exceptions, Indianapolis’ life sciences and health care community is turning out in force for the festival, with sponsorships, exhibit booths and parade units.
St. Vincent adds 24-hour urgent care to its microhospitals
The Indianapolis-based health system said the move will give patients more treatment options. It has opened five tiny hospitals in the last two years, and plans to open three more later this year.