Meatpackers say inspection cuts will hurt small businesses
Indiana’s plan to lay off some meat inspectors has small, independent processors fearing for the future of what has been a
growing industry.
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Ex-Lilly medical director named state health commissioner
Dr. Gregory N. Larkin, the former global medical director at Eli Lilly and Co., will replace Dr. Judy Monroe, who is leaving
to become deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State health commissioner leaving for CDC
Dr. Judy Monroe, after five years as Indiana’s public health leader, will spearhead communication between federal and state
health agencies.
Clarian eyes vacant Levitz space for office, warehouse use
Clarian Health Partners is considering converting a long-vacant, 180,000-square-foot Levitz furniture store on East Washington
Street into a center for home-health and pharmacy services.
Lilly charity gives $1M to new IU health school
The Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation has given Indiana University $1 million to start a school of public health at Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis.
HealthNet lands $10.5 million in stimulus funds
HealthNet said it will use the funds to expand and renovate two community health centers that have outgrown their space.
Indiana near top in smoking survey; national rate rises
A survey found cigarette smoking rose slightly on a national basis for the first time in almost 15 years and that Indiana
had the second highest smoking rate among states.
Cook calls for new approach to health reform
Founder of medical device firm says Congress should fund network of low-cost clinics.
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 […]