Indiana University Health says it is expanding testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, to any healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana who may have been exposed to the virus. The healthcare system says the expanded testing will include healthcare workers serving at non-IU Health facilities. The organization says many Indiana hospitals and […]... Read More
The Indy Chamber has launched Buy Indy, a campaign to help business owners inform customers about changes in their business offerings due to COVID-19, and to uplift regional initiatives in support of... Read More
Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. (Nasdaq: KIDS) has acquired Israel-based medical device company ApiFix Ltd. The company says the acquisition is valued at $2 million in cash, in addition to stock. ApiFix Ltd. manufactures a less invasive spinal deformity correction system for non-fusion treatment of progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OrthoPediatrics says the system is one of only two non-fusion […]... Read More
In response to Thursday’s initial jobless claims report, Ball State University economist Michael Hicks, says the numbers reflect the accelerating closure of commerce as Americans quickly adapt to social distancing and face stay at home orders in a rapidly widening number of states. The U.S. Labor Department reports that 6.648 million people filed for unemployment benefits […]... Read More
Indianapolis-based Strada Education Network has released the findings of its new survey, Public Viewpoint: COVID-19 Work and Education Survey. According to the organization, the survey examines how the disease impacts Americans’ lives, their work, and their needs for education and training. Survey results found that more than half of Americans report feeling concerned, cautious, and/or […]... Read More
Anthem says it will expand coverage for members in its affiliated health plans undergoing treatment related to a COVID-19 diagnosis, effective April 1. The company says the expansion will cover the wa... Read More
AnalySwift LLC, a Purdue University-affiliated commercial software provider, has been awarded a $240,000 Small Business Innovation Research program grant from the U.S. Navy. According to a release, Purdue says the award will help the company further develop its SwiftComp software, which could help the Navy save millions while extending the service life of helicopters. Allan Wood, president […]... Read More
Florida-based for-profit educational services provider EdisonLearning says it plans to end its relationship with the Gary Community School Corp. at the end of the school year. EdisonLearning has been... Read More
Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virginia Caine of the Marion County Public Health Department said today that the “stay at home” order in place for Marion County are now extended through May 1. The restrictions include a “warning” travel status, the highest level of local travel emergency, and the ordered closure of all non-essential business activity. […]... Read More
Governor Eric Holcomb and Indianpolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, along with a coalition of statewide partners, announced a social distancing campaign to help flatten the curve for COVID-19 in Indiana. The #IN... Read More
