Results of a new study released Friday continue to add arguments to the debate over anti-tobacco laws and tobacco usage. The study, commissioned by the Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, says reducing tobacco use would “unquestionably save lives,” and drive economic gains in the Hoosier State.... Read More
Evansville-based ZeroCarb Lyfe announced Wednesday it has secured an additional $3.2 million in seed funding, bringing its total amount to more than $5 million. The company said the funding will help further its national expansion and fuel new food products.... Read More
Nineteen schools in Indianapolis Public Schools will lose their nurses provided through Indiana University Health when this school year ends, prompting concerns from parents about schools’ ability to respond to emergency health situations or oversee other health care needs.... Read More
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $500,000 grant to Indiana Health Centers Inc. The funding will be used to establish a new medical residency program in family medicine in partnership with Marian University in Indianapolis.... Read More
Lawmakers gave a key sign of support Monday for the governor’s proposal that would broadly expand the state’s support for county-level public health programs toward improving the state’s poor rankings in areas such as smoking, obesity and life expectancy.... Read More
Columbus Regional Health and the city of Columbus are finalizing a comprehensive master plan for the development of land in Bartholomew County. The health system said the plan will lay the groundwork for the types of development opportunities at the site.... Read More
Measuring hemoglobin levels with a blood draw is one of the most common lab tests, but West Lafayette-based HemaChrome says the data could be gathered sans needles. The startup has developed technology it says can measure hemoglobin with a smartphone camera. ... Read More
A former emergency room nurse has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to tampering with consumer products. Jennifer Adams was accused of using pain medications that were intended for patients and refilling vials with saline solution.... Read More
A California-based dental service organization is expanding into Indiana. Our Best Life Companies has opened its first out-of-state flagship dental office in Granger and acquired South Bend Dental and Orthodontics, though financial details were not disclosed.... Read More
Two committees navigating thorny health care pricing bills incorporated significant amendments Wednesday before moving the bills forward – with lawmakers expressing reservations about both measures.... Read More
Two Indianapolis powerhouses are joining forces to improve how doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly and Co. are working to create a routine blood test that could help spot the disease earlier.... Read More
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.... Read More
A group of higher education institutions in northern Indiana has secured more than $1.1 million in funding from the state's Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI. The funding will support health sciences programs at four schools.... Read More
Further angered by stats that show Black mothers are dying three times more than white mothers, Ariana McGee of Fort Wayne decided “to go all-in” on her tech startup that uses real-time data to monitor Black moms at home and connect directly to their doctors.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers on Monday announced David McIntosh as the organizations next CEO. McIntosh currently serves as president and chief operating officer, and will begin his new role May 1. ... Read More
Community Health Network said income from operations fell 76% last year, even as the number of admissions, ER visits, physician visits and outpatient surgeries all increased. It attributed the drop primarily to higher salaries, benefits and supplies.... Read More
Terre Haute-based Hamilton Center is raising its minimum wage to $17.75 per hour, the organization announced Thursday. The nonprofit regional behavioral health system's CEO, Melvin Burks, said the change comes amid clinical staff shortages.... Read More
One hundred Indianapolis police officers are donning virtual reality headsets as a method to battle the dangerous levels of stress that come with their job. A Black female entrepreneur is leading the charge with her startup, Peak Mind.... Read More
Senators and health care stakeholders alike seemed unable to find much agreement Wednesday on how to address Indiana’s health care costs, or even how to measure and compare those costs to neighboring states. ... Read More
Warsaw-based medtech startup GemViz has received a $20,000 investment from Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures. GemViz said the funding will be used to further develop its software that seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment plans.... Read More
