Indy startup recognized for ‘World Changing Idea’

An Indianapolis-based period care startup has been named a finalist in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards. Sunny, which has developed a novel menstrual cup and applicator, is included on the list that features big names such as Xfinity and Pandora.... Read More

DCS director stepping down; successor named

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday that Indiana Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon will step down at the end of the week. Stigdon, who has served in the role since 2018, will become CEO of the Indiana Region chapter of the American Red Cross.... Read More

VeggieRx program expands in Allen County

Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health is expanding its produce prescription program this year which will help it provide fruits and vegetables to more people who are food insecure and have chronic health conditions, like diabetes and hypertension... Read More

Corydon staple Butt Drugs to close

A longstanding independent pharmacy in southern Indiana will close its doors this weekend. Butt Drugs, which was founded in 1952, notified customers last week that its last day in business will be April 29.... Read More

Study: Cutting tobacco use would drive economic gains

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

Many IPS schools losing nurses, prompting parent concerns

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