Q&A: Dan Evans had polio vaccine in 1955, COVID shot in 2021
The former IU Health CEO has had a front-row seat for decades to Indiana’s bustling health care landscape.
John Russell
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Indiana holding firm to vaccination by age group, not occupation
Pressure has been mounting to offer vaccines to teachers and other essential workers, but the state has been offering vaccines to people by age group, in descending order, with the goal of vaccinating the most elderly and vulnerable first.
Anthem workers eligible for federal benefits after company shifts work overseas
More than 250 workers in Anthem’s benefits administration and commercial claims and adjustments divisions won their claims after an investigator ruled in their favor.
Meijer, Walmart, Kroger begin offering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment
Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday that the federal government, which controls the vaccine supply, is expected to increase Indiana’s weekly allotment by 16%, or about 13,000 extra doses, within three weeks, allowing the state to expand the program to big pharmacies.
National Guard winding down work in Indiana nursing homes
The guardsmen were deployed to more than 500 nursing homes and long-term residential care facilities to help the nursing staff with routine health screenings, data entry and paperwork during a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Elanco cuts 50 jobs at Greenfield HQ as part of latest restructuring
The maker of animal feeds and vaccines also is closing research and development sites in Germany and New Zealand, and making smaller cuts elsewhere. Altogether, Elanco is chopping 350 jobs in 23 countries.
Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
The expansion will consist of 32 new one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom residences, bringing to 67 the number of assisted-living apartments at the complex.
Startup quietly building bone marrow bank in Indianapolis
Ossium Health wants to build a huge bank of bone marrow and stem cells from deceased organ donors to treat patient with blood cancers and to improve organ transplantations.
Indiana to limit next eligible age group for vaccines to 65-69 due to huge demand
The supply of vaccines is not keeping up with growing demand in Indiana, pushing appointments for vaccinations out into February, state health officials said Thursday.
State seeks to make it easier for Hoosiers to age at home rather than nursing homes
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said Thursday it plans to overhaul its rules to ensure that more elderly residents have access to home- and community-based services.
Lilly says its COVID-19 antibody helps reduce risk in nursing homes
Lilly’s announcement Thursday comes as the disease continues to hit hard in U.S. nursing homes, accounting for more than 100,000 deaths of residents and staff over the course of the pandemic.
Lilly to help Dutch biotech develop cancer therapies in deal worth up to $1.6B
Merus N.V. specializes is so-called CD3 engaging T-cell therapies, a growing area of cancer research, based on immunotherapy, or using the immune system’s T cells to find and shrink tumors
Bill would require nursing homes to allow ‘compassionate care’ visits during pandemic
The legislation, Senate Bill 202, would allow designated family members to visit residents under end-of-life and other serious circumstances.
Indiana scrambles to get COVID vaccines into arms
As hospitals and health departments scramble to erect temporary clinics, the big questions are how fast states can roll out the vaccines and how long it will take for people to get protected.
Lilly invests $30M in new fund for minority health-care startups
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said people from minority communities are frequently “unseen” by the U.S. health care system.
Nearly 60,000 Hoosiers age 70-79 get vaccine appointments on first day
The wave of elderly Hoosiers getting appointments is the latest sign of a pent-up demand, and raises questions of whether Indiana will have enough vaccine supply.
Lilly suspends contributions to 4 Indiana Congress members over certification votes
Several other Indiana companies also say they are suspending contributions to all candidates or are taking a close look at the matter.
Bill that would bar Indiana employers from requiring vaccinations sparks heated debate
The measure, Senate Bill 74, would allow workers to decline any immunizations for medical, religious or personal reasons. The Pensions and Labor Committee heard testimony Wednesday but delayed a vote.
Hoosiers age 80 and older turn out by the hundreds for COVID-19 shots
The Indiana Department of Health said more than 86,000 Hoosiers aged 80 or older had registered as of 4 p.m. Sunday for vaccinations.
In midst of pandemic, drugmakers raise prices on hundreds of prescription drugs
So far this month, drugmakers have hiked prices on 636 drugs, according to research by GoodRx, which tracks prescription drug prices and offer a mobile app to help consumers find the lowest prices on hundreds of drugs.