Q&A: Foundation president focuses on Hoosier health
As president of Indiana University Health Foundation, Crystal Miller oversees $300 million in net assets and 50 employees.
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Downtown heliport expected to remain open at least through February
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said it hopes to receive tentative approval to decommission the facility at 51 S. New Jersey St. by the end of February. It is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure the designation, which is crucial for future redevelopment of the site.
A viral siege is making some people sick for weeks, even months
The 2022 winter season has been one of prolonged misery for many American families, full of sniffles, sore throats, coughs and trips to the emergency room as bugs kept at bay during the pandemic have been unleashed by the resumption of our old lives.
Indiana to receive $219M from CVS, Walgreens in opioid settlements
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Hoosiers urged to get flu vaccine amid surge in cases
Indiana Hospital Association President Brian Tabor said Indiana’s hospitals are experiencing significant patient caseloads due to the many respiratory illnesses now circulating, including the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Editorial: It’s time to raise the cigarette tax
Indiana’s high smoking rate and poor health rankings demand a solution that lawmakers have avoided for far too long.
Nate Feltman: Indiana must prioritize gains in public health
Indiana’s ability to remain economically competitive for job-creating investments in the future faces significant challenges, one of the biggest being the health of Hoosiers.
Indiana doctor drops lawsuit against attorney general
Lawyers for Dr. Caitlin Bernard of Indianapolis voluntarily nixed the lawsuit filed last month against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, according to court filings Thursday.
FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to better protect the littlest children from severe COVID-19 at a time when children’s hospitals already are packed with tots suffering from a variety of respiratory illnesses.
Marion County hospitals begin visitor limits due to surge in flu cases
Community Health Network, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Ascension St. Vincent, Indiana University Health and Eskenazi Health are implementing the temporary restrictions at the request of the Marion County Public Health Department.
IBJ Podcast: Former budget hawk flips role, asks for big increase in state health spending
Former state senator Luke Kenley and Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana state health commissioner, break down their big ask of the Indiana Legislature: Increase public health spending by $242 million per year.
Holcomb admitted to hospital with pneumonia
Gov. Eric Holcomb visited the doctor Thursday afternoon thinking he had the flu, but was diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized, his press secretary said.
Catalent laying off 400 employees in Bloomington
Since 2020, Catalent had been rapidly expanding operations as it produced vaccines for both Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Inc.
Penalty sought for doctor who spoke of 10-year-old’s abortion
The complaint by Indiana’s attorney general alleges Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state law by not immediately reporting the girl’s rape to Indiana authorities and violated patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
Drug slows Alzheimer’s, but can it make a real difference?
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug modestly slowed the brain disease’s inevitable worsening, researchers reported Tuesday—but it remains unclear whether that will have an impact on people’s lives.
Doctor defends actions in 10-year-old’s abortion
Dr. Caitlin Bernard testified during the second day of a court hearing on an attempt to block Indiana’s Republican attorney general from seeking patient medical records.
Premature births on the rise in Indiana
A 2020 Indiana Department of Health report on the emotional, health and economic costs of perinatal care for infants shortly after birth, said the financial costs for premature births in Indiana are estimated to be between $655-678 million annually.
Indiana doctor: AG shouldn’t get abortion patient records
Lawyers for an Indianapolis doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio told a judge Friday that Indiana’s attorney general should not be allowed to access patient medical records for an investigation into undisclosed complaints.
Kathie Mancini: Eligible for Medicare? Here’s what to consider when choosing a plan
Health care can be expensive, so picking the right insurance plan that meets your individual or family needs can be critical to maintaining a balanced budget.
Staffing shortages rock pharmacy industry
While they scramble to fill positions, some pharmacies are cutting their hours or closing locations. That means patients are waiting longer to get their prescriptions filled.