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Dr. Makund D. Patel</strong>, a non-invasive cardiologist, has joined Community Heart and Vascular, which is part
of Indianapolis-based Community Health Network. Patel received his medical degree from Grant Medical
College in India.</p>
Indiana ranked No. 35—unchanged from last year—on UnitedHealth Foundation’s annual state-by-state ranking of overall public health. While Indiana ranks higher than it did three years ago, the state actually fell five places since UnitedHealth started compiling the ranking in 1990. Since then, obesity in Indiana has surged 130 percent while smoking rates have been stuck for a decade at 26 percent. UnitedHealth’s report says Indiana has good rates of health insurance coverage and does a good job of limiting infectious diseases. But the state suffers from poor air quality and very low public-health funding. The UnitedHealth Foundation is an arm of Minnesota-based health insurer UnitedHealth Group.
Researchers at Purdue University have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal-cord injuries and could also treat multiple sclerosis. The experimental compound, 4-aminopyridine-3-methyl hydroxide, has been shown to restore function to damaged axons—slender fibers that extend from nerve cells and transmit electrical impulses in the spinal cord. The researchers’ findings, based on experiments with guinea pig spinal-cord tissue, appeared online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Neurophysiology.
Dr. John Hayes, vice president of Eli Lilly and Co.’s research laboratories and the company’s neuroscience branding leader, will deliver a keynote speech on the possibilities for neuroscience development in Indiana as part of the Neuroscience Summit organization by the Indiana Health Industry Forum. The summit will occur Dec. 4 at University Place Conference Center at IUPUI.
The merged operations of Carmel-based BehaviorCorp and Anderson-based Center for Mental Health will adopt the name Aspire Indiana Behavioral Health System on Jan. 1. The new organization has more than 400 mental health professionals and supporting staff members. Aspire Indiana will serve primarily patients in Madison, Hamilton, Boone and northern Marion counties.
Opposition is outstripping support for passing health care legislation this year, according to a USAToday/Gallup poll released Tuesday. The phone survey of more than 1,000 Americans found 42 percent against a bill, with 35 percent in favor of it. When respondents were asked how they would urge their member of Congress to vote, 49 percent […]
The Indiana Wine Grape Council and state officials say it’s Traminette, a fragrant and floral white wine from grapes that
flourish in Indiana’s climate.
Forty-seven percent of Americans say starting a government-run insurance plan is very or extremely important, the lowest ranking of eight possible priorities in health care reform. Americans’ highest priority, with 79 percent support, is making affordable health insurance available. http://www.kff.org/emails/113009chart1_large.gif
Employers are seeing their health care costs rise even though inflation is at a virtual standstill.
Paul Kite Co. has applied for a rezoning of the 16.5-acre site to allow for
non-airport uses.
The five former Chesterfield town employees accused of stealing more than $250,000 in public funds from the Madison County
community may have to pay it all back. This week Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit against the men, including
former clerk-treasurer and town manager Christopher Parrish and ex-town marshal James Kimm. They and the others are accused
of running several scams, including collecting money for bogus travel expenses, vehicle repairs and building improvements.
Board members for Franklin Township schools need to cut $9 million from next year’s budget. Job cuts are an option, according
to school officials. Earlier this year, voters rejected a referendum to help the district pay for projects and operations.
Several other school districts in central Indiana also are dealing with budget cuts.
A truck driver left his 5-year-old son in his vehicle while he went into a strip club, according to Indianapolis police. Officers
arrested Donald Crawford early this morning after he called 911 to report his truck was stolen and his son was lost. Police
say Crawford was intoxicated and couldn’t remember where he parked the truck outside of the Sassy Kat’s Showclub.
Police found the boy inside the truck watching cartoons. Crawford faces neglect and public intoxication charges. FOX59 will
have more at 4 p.m.
If you’re angry about unfair treatment at work, and don’t let it out, you’re much more likely to have a heart attack, a new
study shows.
The new concert hall that is the centerpiece of a $150 million arts center in suburban Indianapolis will open a few months
later than expected after work was suspended over the summer because of roof problems.
Nov. 27-Jan. 3
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Twist endings weren’t created by O. Henry or M. Night Shyamalan. In fact, fellow initialed writer L. Frank Baum included one in “The Marvelous Land of Oz,” the first sequel to his now-iconic story.
I won’t give it away, but I will tell you that the story concerns Tip, a kid who follows in Dorothy’s footsteps, not only meeting the likes of the Scarecrow and Tin Man but also such new characters as Jack Pumpkinhead while facing off against Gen. Jinjur and her all-girl army. This week, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis launches its 40-minute production of the story, which is offered free (with museum admission) at its Lilly Theatre. Details here.
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Nov. 29
Artsgarden
For some people, one tuba is enough. For others, well, there’s this free concert.
Other Artsgarden performances this holiday season include Mistletoe Music, with school-age choirs featured Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir on Dec. 5, Circle City Men’s Barbershop Chorus on Dec. 6, and the all-trombone Jingle Bones ensemble on Dec. 6. For a full Artsgarden schedule, click here.
Nov. 27-Dec. 20
Phoenix Theatre
For the fourth year in a row, The Phoenix Theatre has solicited short holiday-themed plays, mixed them with songs, and created “A Very Phoenix Xmas.” Those who attended previous years know that one of the pleasures of these productions comes from not knowing what’s going to happen next. As such, I’ll refrain from looking into what “The Happy Hannu-Clog” could possibly be.
Performances begin on Black Friday, which could be a good distraction from your suddenly higher credit card bills. Details here.
Retail construction has all but ground to a halt because of the recession, but that’s not the case in Carmel, where Keystone Construction Corp. is in the midst of developing a $45 million, mixed-use project.
Kokomo-based Haynes International Inc.’s efforts to consolidate operations and reduce inventory could not keep it from losing $3 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, the company announced Monday.
A Marion County judge has frozen certain Hansen & Horn Group Inc. funds after the Indianapolis homebuilder failed to pay
a $183,000 legal judgment. The move sheds light on the severity
of the company’s woes.
Improved investment returns and lower costs on diesel fuel and raw materials used in Hillenbrand’s products helped improve
company earnings
