Cook calls for new approach to health reform
Founder of medical device firm says Congress should fund network of low-cost clinics.
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Wishard squeezes in more patients
Occupancy at Wishard Hospital was 98 percent before the recession and is still that high, and more people have been coming as inpatients and as mental health patients, forcing the hospital to come up with creative ways to handle the load.
Education, health still key issues
The people of Indiana need to work to improve education, the overall health of our work force, and productivity and innovation.
Study: Smoke-free policies aren’t an economic drag
A team of Indiana University health researchers has concluded that smoke-free-workplace laws do not have a negative economic impact.
Let’s finally pass no-smoking bill
Thanks for having the courage to take the flak from the smokers who think it is their right to kill us by allowing smoking in bars and casinos.
Our newest smoke-filled workplace: Sadly, it stinks
Hoosiers workers—including those who work at casinos—deserve a healthy, smoke-free workplace.
Thanks for column on smoking law
Thank you for taking time to write an amazing [Maurer column in the Dec. 15] IBJ on smoke-free air. Your editorial and others written by IBJ staff will help influence local policymakers to pass a comprehensive smoke-free-air law in Indianapolis and Indiana. Smoke Free Indy is very grateful to have yours and IBJ’s support as […]