INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Sharon M. Annee, MS, has been appointed administrative director of orthopedics for Franciscan St. Francis Health. In her new role, she will oversee all orthopedic operational aspects for the hospital’s campuses at Indianapolis, Mooresville and Carmel. She most recently served as manager of inpatient therapy services and outpatient specialty services. Previously, she […]

WEST LAFAYETTE – Startups based on Purdue University patented intellectual property have raised more than $96 million in the past two years in local, state, federal and private funding and created 156 positions. The funding was raised by the 24 members of the Purdue Startup Class of 2014 and the 25 members of the Purdue

LA PORTE – The Board of Directors for La Porte Hospital announced that La Porte and Starke hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician network and other facilities have become affiliates of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS). A subsidiary of CHS has majority ownership of the health system (80 percent) and IU Health retains 20 percent ownership. The agreement

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. State Board of Animal Health Sandra F. San Miguel [Tippecanoe County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2020 Sarah E. Wagler [Brown County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2020 Board of Chiropractic Examiners Dr. David

The YMCA’s Partner in Wellness is St. Mary Medical Center.  This announcement was made at a press conference at the YMCA.  Bob Wanek, The Valparaiso Family YMCA CEO and Janice Ryba, St. Mary Medical Center CEO, revealed plans for this unique partnership between a medical center and a YMCA.   The joint partnership includes a St.