Six local school districts chosen for grants to develop plans to boost college enrollment
The grants are part of the $10 million second phase of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation’s College Matters: Reversing the Trend initiative.
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Community Health lands $5M gift to support housing for its Fairbanks Recovery Center
The donation, which will be paid over five years, is a gift from local philanthropist Julie Wood, on behalf of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation.
Indiana coalition to invest in apprenticeship system
The coalition’s efforts build on 2023 legislation that was designed to jumpstart a statewide modern youth apprenticeship model in Indiana.
Halverson leaving IU Fairbanks School of Public Health for Oregon job
Paul Halverson, the founding dean of the Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, is a longtime advocate for a stronger role for public health across the state.
Foundation commits $4M to boost college enrollment at Indianapolis-area schools
The Fairbanks Foundation is providing schools with a cash infusion in an effort to boost Indiana’s college-going rate.
More than 1 in 10 Hoosiers have had COVID-19, says Fairbanks experts
The new findings also indicate an overall death rate from the coronavirus of about 0.26%, but that percentage is closer to 2.3% among citizens ages 65 and older.
Addictions-treatment provider Fairbanks merging with Community Health Network
The merger, announced Wednesday, is designed to give patients a more comprehensive approach to addiction and behavioral health services,” including treatment for serious mental illness and a psychiatric intensive care unit.
Addiction-treatment center Fairbanks names new CEO
Fairbanks, an Indianapolis not-for-profit that focuses on treating alcohol and drug addiction, has changed its leadership again, just a year after bringing in a new executive from Ohio.
Health overhaul may grow Indiana addiction services
The possibility of thousands of Indiana residents becoming eligible for addiction treatment under the federal health overhaul has state officials and providers preparing for an expansion.
Fairbanks gets $1M from United Way for hospital expansion
The $2.5 million expansion will add 7,000 square feet of meeting and office space to Fairbanks’ 86-bed hospital for patients trying to recover from drug and alcohol addictions.
Fairbanks leader Cross stepping down after impressive run
When Helene Cross arrived to lead Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center in 2001, the alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital was as sick financially as its patients were physically.
Wishard receives $6 million gift from Fairbanks
The Wishard Foundation said it has received a $6 million grant from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation that will be used to help fund construction of a new Wishard Hospital, if Marion County voters approve the project.
Neurosis and dying: Now you know
Believe it or not, until Purdue University psychologist Daniel Mroczek tackled the question, no had delved into why people who freak out easily die earlier than mellow folks.
NFP of NOTE: Fairbanks
Fairbanks is focused on recovery from alcohol and other drug problems, serving as a resource to improve the well-being
of individuals, families and communities by offering hope and support through its programs and services.