EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: Â EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Ascension
Spiritual Care Manager Ascension – Nashville, TN Schedule: 8AM-4:30 PM, Monday – Friday with some variances. As a Spiritual Care Manager, you will lead and manage a continuum of spiritual care services across… Jun 9
Patient Liaison Ascension – Indianapolis, IN Assists in staffing the departure lounge and overseeing all aspects while patients are in the DL waiting for a ride. Jun 9
Birth Registar Ascension – Indianapolis, IN Schedule: Part time, some saturdays. Works in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in a medical… Jun 9
Facet Benefit Configuration Specialist Ascension – Troy, MI Schedule: 8-hour day shift, Monday – Friday, Partially Remote. Facility: Automated Benefit Services (ABS). Serve customers as a key point of contact. Jun 9
Surgical Scheduler Ascension – Glendale, WI Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff. Work with physician offices to gather information needed to… Jun 9
Talent Acquisition Representative Providence – Texas Responsible for delivering business value through effective coordination of services within Physician Services and Development, the Coordinator Resource… Jun 8
Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy GI – Short Term Option Ascension – Baltimore, MD Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Jun 3
Clerk-Non-Clinical Ascension – Jacksonville, FL Schedule: Full-Time, Days Mon. Perform a variety of general clerical duties to support the assigned area(s) or program. Establish and maintain filing systems. Jun 9
EMS Relationship Manager Ascension – Jacksonville, FL Schedule:Full Time 40 hours Monday to Friday, with occasional after hours and weekend events. Minimum 4 years experience in emergency, medical services, pre… Jun 9
Behavioral Health Technician-Adults Ascension – Chicago, IL Sign-on bonus: $10,000. Department: Adult Psychiatry Nursing Unit. Schedule: 8-hour Evening Shift, Monday-Friday with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Jun 9
Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments To Various Boards And Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions.
ABLE Board of Directors
The governor made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until March 31, 2026:
- Rachel Deaton (Pendleton), director of training and legislation with the Autism Society of Indiana
- Mason Metzger (Warsaw), senior consultant and chief strategy officer for Universal Design Works
Behavioral Health & Human Services Licensing Board
The governor made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2026:
- Katy Adams (Evansville), president and CEO of Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
- Dr. Peter Karalis (Fishers), core faculty member of Community Health Network’s Psychiatry Residency Program
Board for Depositories
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until March 31, 2027:
- Rick Silvers (Columbus), president and CEO of Centra Credit Union
Board of Trustees of Purdue University
The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until July 1, 2026:
- Gen. Theresa Carter (Colorado Springs, CO), who will represent Purdue University Alumni by virtue of her selection by the Purdue Alumni Association
Department of Financial Institutions Board of Trustees
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- John Kirk (Fishers), corporate counsel and senior executive with GVC Mortgage, Inc.
Emergency Response Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Aaron Sims (Monticello), licensed real estate agent with The Wyman Group
Governor’s Workforce Cabinet
The governor made two new appointments to the cabinet:
- David Adams, former commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development, will serve until December 31, 2024.
- Richard Paulk, commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development, will serve by virtue of his office at the pleasure of the governor.
Healthy Hoosiers Foundation
The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2025:
- Lindsay Weaver, state health commissioner
Indiana Business Law Survey Commission
The governor made three new appointments to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Bill Barrett (Greenwood), partner with Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP
- Joshua Hollingsworth (Carmel), partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Keaton Miller (Newburgh), senior assistant general counsel and senior vice president with Old National Bancorp
Indiana Education Employment Relations Board
The governor made two reappointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- Kim Jeselskis (Indianapolis), founder of Jeselskis Brinkerhoff and Joseph, LLC
- Linda Troop (North Manchester), retired educator with Wabash City Schools
Indiana Election Commission
The governor made two reappointments to the commission, who will serve until June 30, 2025:
- Karen Celestino-Horseman (Indianapolis), of-counsel with Austin & Jones, P.C.
- Paul Okeson (Indianapolis), president of Garmong Construction Services
Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy Board
The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2026:
- The Honorable Richard Myers (Martinsville), sheriff of Morgan County
The governor also made two new appointments to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2026:
- The Honorable Thomas Kleinhelter (Jasper), sheriff of Dubois County
- The Honorable John Plasse (Terre Haute), sheriff of Vigo County
Indiana State Board of Animal Health
The governor made four new appointments to the board:
- Ashley Armstrong (Springville), a veterinarian with Regional Veterinary Services LLC, who will serve until March 31, 2025.
- Virgil Bremer (Arlington), owner of Blue River Beef, will serve until March 31, 2027.
- Tracey Gillespie (Beech Grove), medical director at IndyVet, will serve until March 31, 2027.
- Dimple Hall (Brownsburg), veterinarian with Westwood Hospital for Animals, who will serve until March 31, 2027.
Indiana State Police Board
The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- James Olszewski (Lowell), retired Lake County deputy prosecutor
Integrated Public Safety Commission
The governor made two new appointments to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Michael Kutsko (Columbus), deputy chief for EMS with the Columbus Fire Department
- The Honorable Ed Schroder (Logansport), sheriff of Cass County
Midwifery Committee
The governor made two reappointments to the committee, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- Mary Hellen Ayers (Bloomington), certified professional midwife with White Oak Midwifery
- Diane Holmes (Wabash), certified professional midwife with Professional Birthing Services
The governor also made one new appointment to the committee, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- Marisol Holman (Chesterfield), certified professional midwife with Sol Midwifery Services
Soil Conservation Board
The governor made two reappointments to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2026:
- Amy Burris (Loogootee), farmer at Burris Family Farms
- Martin Chattin (Decker), president of Chattin Brothers, Inc.
The governor also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until December 31, 2026:
- Jane Hardisty (Greenfield), former Indiana State Conservationist
Southeast Indiana Regional Planning Commission
The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor:
- Dan Wright (Vernon), former mayor of the town of Vernon
State Board of Health Facility Administrators
The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- Jennifer Gappa (Knox), senior vice president of human resources with Miller’s Merry Manor
The governor also made three new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2027:
- Josh Bowman (Evansville), CEO of Bethel Wellness Community
- Elaine Wilson (Huntertown), COO and administrator of Saint Anne Communities
- Rick Wilson (Indianapolis), retired deputy chief of staff for former Congressman Dan Burton
State Egg Board
The governor made eight reappointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2026:
- Bryan Johnson (Orleans), representing the Indiana Farm Bureau
- Darrin Karcher (West Lafayette), representing Purdue University
- Thomas Klump (Aurora), representing the Indiana Retail Council
- Blair Kriner (Indianapolis), representing the food service industry
- Bob Krouse (Mentone), representing the Indiana State Poultry Association
- Thomas Lafferty (Noblesville), representing Indiana Grocers and Convenience Stores
- Alex Seger (Jasper), representing the Egg Council Department of ISPA
- Margaret Titus, representing consumers
The governor made also made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2026:
- Skye Zakrzewski (Seymour), representing federal and state-inspected plants
Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District Board
The governor made two reappointments to the board, who will serve until March 31, 2026:
- Bradley Fishburn (Syracuse), senior engineer with Bennington Marine
- James Young (Syracuse), former field instructor for Matco Tools
Supporting Quality Education For All Hoosier Students Â
Indiana continues to lead the way in supporting Hoosier students and their families, and this year’s legislative session was no different. Through the newly passed two-year state budget, we made strong investments in K-12 education and greatly expanded school choice for students.
About half of Indiana’s $47 billion state budget is dedicated to K-12 education and we continued to prioritize students this year. In fact, we invested almost $2.3 billion in new funding for K-12 education and student funding support will increase by 10% over the next two years. This session, I authored legislation to eliminate textbook and curricular fees for parents, which was ultimately included in the state budget. This important change could save parents thousands of dollars in fees over the course of their child’s education.
Indiana also made great strides this legislative session in expanding school choice options for students. The state budget increases the income eligibility threshold, which means nearly every Hoosier family could send their child to the school that best fits their needs.
To boost the number of career-ready students, those in grades 10-12 can soon use Career Scholarship Accounts to pay for career training or industry-recognized certification. Additionally, the state will review graduation requirements to better accommodate these experiences. Public high schools will host annual career fairs to encourage connections between students and employers.
We also made sure that career and technical education in our schools continues to receive critical funding. Locally, Evansville Community Schools’ Career and Technical Education is second to none, offering courses in agriscience, business, health science and more.
Overall, it’s important to recognize that for many students, a four-year degree is not the best fit, so providing them with opportunities while still in high school can make all the difference as they enter the workforce.
Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness returns to USI campus August 10-11
The University of Southern Indiana and SWIRCA and More, a local agency on aging, will present the 16th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA) August 10-11 on the USI campus.
MAIA is a two-day gerontology conference for healthcare and social service professionals, healthcare administrators, clinicians, older adults or retirees, family members providing care for a loved one, students and anyone who wants to learn tips for leading a healthier life. National and local speakers provide practical tools and ground-breaking information related to successful aging and wellness.
Each year, USI’s Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness is proud to sponsor the Bronstein Keynote Speaker at the MAIA conference. To advance the educational mission of the Bronstein Center, the Bronstein Keynote must be a content expert in the area of dementia or advance care planning (ACP).
This year’s Bronstein Keynote is Dr. Susan Hickman, a Geropsychologist, Professor in the Indiana University (IU) School of Nursing and IU School of Medicine, Cornelius and Yvonne Pettinga Chair in Aging Research and Director of the IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute, Inc., as well as a Co-Director of the Research in Palliative and End-of-Life Communication and Training (RESPECT) Center. She has been educating and conducting research on advance care planning and end-of-life decision making with a focus on nursing facilities since 1998.
This year’s MAIA keynote lineup also includes the following speakers:
DeAnna Crosby is a mental health clinician with more than 30 years of experience working with chemically dependent people. She is the Clinical Director at New Method Wellness in San Juan Capistrano, California. From 2012-20, she was an addiction expert consultant on the Dr. Phil Show. She is currently a PsyD candidate at Pacifica Graduate Institute Psy.D. (2024). She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Irvine and earned additional certification/training from Centaur University. During her presentation on Aging and Addiction, Crosby will discuss how addiction affects the aging process and best practices to let go of addictions at any age.
James Pridgen is a much sought-after presenter addressing global topics, including safeguarding and protecting the older adult population. As a retired chief security executive for a global Fortune 200 Company, he is an expert on global risk management and executive protection. He has been a Reserve Deputy with the Bartholomew County Indiana Sheriff Department for 35 years and is certified as a Senior Instructor from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana. For several years, Pridgen has been a concurrent session presenter at MAIA. He returns this year as a keynote speaker by popular demand.
Despite having no training or medical background, Breeda Miller cared for her aging mother for eight years, all while raising her own children. Today, she shares the lessons she learned with others in the “Sandwich Generation†who need help navigating the challenges of caregiving and hospice care. She is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy with a degree in communications studies. Her heart-warming stories have been broadcast nationally on “The Moth Story Hour†on National Public Radio. This will be her second keynote presentation at MAIA, having first visited USI in 2014.
Break-out session topics for conference attendees over the two-day event include a variety of health topics plus exercise, dementia care, chronic disease management and mental health.
The USI GWEP is offering free registration and transportation to the conference for retirees and family caregivers from rural areas. For more information about this opportunity, call Brandy Sitzman, GWEP Project Coordinator, at 812-464-1894, or visit USI.edu/rural-maia.
There is a discounted rate for students and retirees. The deadline to register is Tuesday, August 1. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217, or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu. To register online, visit www.USI.edu/maia.
Contact Hours:Â Attendees may receive up to six contact hours on Thursday and up to six contact hours on Friday with attestation of attendance and submission of the electronic program evaluation. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive up to 12 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
In support of improving patient care, University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This program has been submitted to the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM board certified case managers.
FSSA to announce awardees of opioid settlement match, crisis service grants
FSSA to announce awardees of opioid settlement match, crisis service grants
Who:Â Â Â Â Douglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and
Enforcement, Office of the Governor Jay Chaudhary, Director of the Division
of Mental Health and Addiction, Family and Social Services Administration
The Honorable Hunter J. Reece, Warren County Circuit Court Katy Adams,
President and CEO, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare
What:Â Â Â News conference to announce awardees of opioid settlement match and crisis
receiving and stabilization grants
When:Â Â Â Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11 a.m. EDT
Where:Â Â Indiana Government Center South Building, Conference Room B
402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Polancic Named To Pan Am Games Qualifier Roster
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Evansville Otters closer Jake Polancic has been named to the Baseball Canada roster for the WBSC Americas Pan Am Games Qualifiers in Buenos Aires, Argentina from June 16-21.
“I wanted to play for the Junior National Team in high school and didn’t get the chance, so ever since it has been a dream of mine to represent my country,†Polanco said.
Polancic has begun the 2023 season as the Otters’ closer, earning four saves already. In nine appearances, he has a 1.80 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 10 innings of work. Opponents have a .094 batting average against Polancic so far this season.
“From my time working with [Pitching Coach] Max Peterson and [Manager] Andy McCauley, they’ve put a lot of confidence in me and trusted me and that translated on the mound,†Polanco said.
While in Buenos Aires, Baseball Canada will face Panama, Argentina, Peru and Honduras in a round-robin format. The top two squads following round-robin play will face off for a spot in the October 2023 Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile.
“This is a great opportunity for Jake,†Peterson said. “He has worked hard to have success here in Evansville and has certainly earned this opportunity.â€
The 6’3 righty hails from Langley, British Columbia, a suburb of Vancouver. Prior to the 2022 season with Evansville, Polancic spent the 2021 season with the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the American Association. Before 2021, Polancic spent four seasons in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization after being drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft.
Baseball Canada’s first game of the qualifiers is Friday, June 16 against Panama.