AG Todd Rokita Provides Legal Guidance On Off-Label Prescribing Of Ivermectin
AG Todd Rokita provides legal guidance on off-label prescribing of ivermectin and other drugs to fight COVID-19
AG Rokita issues advisory opinion following inquiries from five legislators: Sen. Gaskill, Sen. Koch, Sen. Tomes, Rep. Lucas, & Rep. Rowray
Attorney General Todd Rokita today affirmed that it is legal for health care providers to prescribe ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine and other medications to treat or prevent COVID-19 — even though they are FDA-approved for other uses — so long as prescribing those medications falls within a standard of competent care.
“Amid all the breathless politicizing of inaccurate data by officials and hospitals as well as the pandemic itself, Hoosiers deserve reasonable discussions and common-sense conclusions,†Attorney General Rokita said. “They also deserve accurate interpretations of Indiana’s laws, and that’s what we’re providing today, as we always have.â€
Attorney General Rokita’s legal guidance comes in the form of an advisory opinion issued in response to inquiries from five state lawmakers.
“Off-label prescribing and use of medications is a common and widespread practice in health care,†the advisory opinion reads, “and falls within the standard of competent care unless additional circumstances would otherwise qualify it as malpractice.â€
Attorney General Rokita’s advisory opinion should not be construed as either recommending or discouraging the off-label use of any medication. The Attorney General “provides legal advice, not medical advice,†the opinion states.
“Experts disagree and studies conflict on prevention and treatment methods for COVID-19,†the advisory opinion further states, “so it is not unreasonable for (health care providers) to prescribe medications off-label and it be considered within the standard of care.â€
Attorney General Rokita issued the opinion in response to separate inquiries from five Indiana legislators — Sen. Mike Gaskill, Sen. Eric Koch, Sen. James Tomes, Rep. Jim Lucas and Rep. Elizabeth Rowray.
“As a society,†he said, “we need to get better at having civilized, honest and open discussions about the issues so important to Hoosiers and all Americans. On COVID-19, that kind of dialogue involves respecting the unique relationship between doctors and patients in deciding whether to get vaccinated or use a drug such as ivermectin. And it involves trusting people to exercise their liberties to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.â€
On behalf of Hoosiers, Attorney General Rokita has led the fight against federal overreach in the form of mask and vaccine mandates, winning several legal battles against the Biden administration on such issues.
A headshot of Attorney General Rokita is available for download.
Brett Voorhies, Ray McCormick, Ryan Hatfield, Zac Heronemus To Continue “The Jobs Tour†In Evansville
Hoosier Democrats Launching Statewide Voter Outreach Initiative
(From the state’s READI program to infrastructure projects across Indiana, the American Rescue Plan and The Jobs Act delivers for Indiana)
INDIANAPOLIS – Friday, Feb. 25, Brett Voorhies (President of Indiana AFL-CIO), Ray McCormick (Endorsed Candidate for U.S. Congress – IN-08), Ryan Hatfield (State Representative – Indiana District 77), and Zac Heronemus (Evansville City Council President – Third Ward) will continue the Indiana Democratic Party’s “The Jobs Tourâ€, a statewide effort to tout how Hoosier Democrats – not Republicans – are responsible for the bright economic future for families and communities across the state.
WHO: Â Brett Voorhies, President of Indiana AFL-CIO
Ray McCormick, Candidate for U.S. Congress – IN-08
Ryan Hatfield, State Representative – Indiana District 77
Zac Heronemus, Evansville City Council President – Third Ward
WHAT: INDems’ “The Jobs Tour†Stop
WHEN: Â 10:30 AM CT, Friday, February 25, 2022
WHERE:  Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Headquarters at 220 NW 4th Street, Evansville, IN 47708
“Indiana and Hoosier’s families have a bright future, and it’s primarily because of President Biden and Indiana Democrats like André Carson and Frank Mrvan. Democrats delivered on jobs, the state’s READI program, construction projects, and transformational infrastructure projects voters will see for years to come,†said Mike Schmuhl, Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party. “The American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act made all of this possible, and while Indiana Republicans focus on their culture wars at the statehouse, Democrats will crisscross the state to share this great news directly with voters. Indiana is on the cusp of a better tomorrow, and it’s because Democrats are getting things done and supporting Hoosiers when it matters most.â€
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and The Jobs Act, Democrats like U.S. Congressmen André Carson and Frank Mrvan secured total funding for the state’s READI program, more than $900 million of state construction projects, and transformational investments that will expand broadband internet access, revitalize water systems, fix community infrastructure needs, and repair crumbling roads and bridges across Indiana.
Democrats created this bright economic future for Hoosier families, and “The Jobs Tour†will celebrate how these kitchen table issues were made possible when it mattered most.Â
Ledbetter, Lindauer Work To Memorialize Baseball Legend Gil Hodges
Ledbetter, Lindauer Work To Memorialize Baseball Legend Gil Hodges
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2022) – The Indiana House advanced efforts to memorialize the late baseball legend Gil Hodges, an Indiana native, by naming a bridge on I-69 in Columbus the “Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge.”
State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh), the author of House Resolution 19, said the Major League Baseball star was born in Princeton and spent the earlier half of his life in the Marine Corps. He received a Bronze Star for actions taken in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 before returning home. Upon leaving the military, Hodges continued his baseball career, receiving the first three Gold Glove Awards in the National League as a first baseman and was the National League’s Grand Slam leader at retirement in 1963. He played alongside the legendary Jackie Robinson on the Brooklyn Dodgers and Hodges won two World Series as a player in 1955 and 1959.
â€Gil is a local legend who is a great example of what Hoosiers are capable of,” Ledbetter said. “He selflessly left baseball early in his career in order to sign up for the military and fight for our country in World War II. He lived a life of service and we are proud that he was born in Indiana. He deserves to have a bridge in memory of his accomplishments.”
In 2021, Hodges was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. In Indiana, Princeton High School’s baseball stadium and a bridge spanning the East Fork of the White River in northern Pike County on State Road 57 bear his name. The section of I-69 being named after Hodges is over the East Fork of the White River located in Columbus.
“Hodges was one of the finest baseball players of the 1950s and his legacy is unmatched,” said State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper), co-author of the resolution. “He’s a Hoosier leader deserving of recognition.”
After retiring as a player, Hodges became the manager of the New York Mets and led them to be World Series champions in 1969 before passing in 1972.
House Concurrent Resolution 19 is now being considered by the Senate.
Thrivers Workshop
 “Raising Thrivers: What Helps Kids Find Happiness Today and Success Tomorrowâ€Â
Free Presentation for Parents and Other Adults byÂ
Educational Psychologist and Bestselling Author Dr. Michele BorbaÂ
Tuesday, March 1, 6:00 – 7:30 PMÂ
Ivy Tech Community College Auditorium (3501 N First Ave, Evansville)Â
Register to attend at resilientevansville.org/events/.Â
Educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba will share tools and inspiration to help parents raise healthy, caring, and successful kids. The workshop is based on her book Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. The paperback version will be released nationwide while she is in Evansville.Â
Hosted by Resilient Evansville at Ivy Tech on March 1 at 6:00 PM, the free presentation will cover seven teachable strengths that safeguard kids during these extraordinarily stressful times.Â
“Despite the pandemic, some young people aren’t struggling; they’re thriving. They can cope with adversity, develop healthy relationships, and embrace change,†says Dr. Borba. “They are ready for whatever the world throws at them, even in today’s uncertain times. These kids are what I call Thrivers, and there are reasons for their resilience.â€Â
Dr. Borba will also lead a second workshop for youth-serving professionals on March 2 at Ivy Tech.Â
“Now is the perfect time to bring Dr. Borba to town,†says Emily Reidford, Co-Chair of Resilient Evansville. “She will share some simple, proven ways that parents and other adults can instill these valuable strengths in children.â€Â
More about Michele Borba, Ed. D.: She is an internationally renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, resilience and character development. A sought-after motivational speaker, she also serves as a consultant to hundreds of schools and corporations including Sesame Street, Harvard, and U.S. Air Force Academy. She offers realistic, research-based advice culled from a career working with over one million parents and educators worldwide. Dr. Borba lives in Palm Springs, California, with her husband, and is the mother of three grown sons. Learn more at micheleborba.com.Â
More about Resilient Evansville: The collaborative movement works to increase the capacity of caring adults to help children and teens thrive. Learn more at resilientevansville.org. Active members include Deaconess Cross Pointe, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Indiana Department of Child Services-Evansville, Lampion Center, St. Vincent Early Learning Center, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, United Way of Southwestern Indiana, University of Southern Indiana, and Youth First, Inc. with support from Diehl  Consulting Group.Â
 Local Teens Invited To Share Thoughts, Collaborate With The LibraryÂ
Evansville, IN, February 23, 2022 – Local teens are invited to join the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s newly formed Teen Advisory Group.Â
The group will work with EVPL team members to provide insight into teen interests and share ideas for the growth of EVPL’s teen-centric resources and services. Members of the Teen Advisory Group may participate in volunteer work, assist with programming, and promote library services throughout the community.Â
“This is an exciting opportunity for teens to have a direct impact on the future of EVPL’s programs and services while gaining volunteer experiences and building new skills,†said EVPL Central’s Adult & Teen Librarian and Teen Advisory Group mentor Kelli McDaniel. “Our team is ready to collaborate with our teen volunteers to enhance our library’s offerings for our community.â€Â
The Teen Advisory Group is open to any teen in grades 7 through 12, ages 12 to 17. Members must complete an EVPL volunteer application with a parent or guardian signature.Â
Future Teen Advisory Group Meetings:Â
• Thursday, February 24 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm at EVPL CentralÂ
• Thursday, March 31 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm at EVPL CentralÂ
• Thursday, April 28 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm at EVPL CentralÂ
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has served our community for more than a century. With eight locations throughout Vanderburgh County, immediate access to hundreds of thousands of digital resources, and a dedicated team of library professionals, EVPL strives to create opportunities for you to discover, explore, and connect with your library. For more information, visit e
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AG Todd Rokita provides legal guidance on off-label prescribing of ivermectin and other drugs to fight COVID-19
AG Rokita issues advisory opinion following inquiries from five legislators: Sen. Gaskill, Sen. Koch, Sen. Tomes, Rep. Lucas, & Rep. Rowray
Attorney General Todd Rokita today affirmed that it is legal for health care providers to prescribe ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine and other medications to treat or prevent COVID-19 — even though they are FDA-approved for other uses — so long as prescribing those medications falls within a standard of competent care.
“Amid all the breathless politicizing of inaccurate data by officials and hospitals as well as the pandemic itself, Hoosiers deserve reasonable discussions and common-sense conclusions,†Attorney General Rokita said. “They also deserve accurate interpretations of Indiana’s laws, and that’s what we’re providing today, as we always have.â€
Attorney General Rokita’s legal guidance comes in the form of an advisory opinion issued in response to inquiries from five state lawmakers.
“Off-label prescribing and use of medications is a common and widespread practice in health care,†the advisory opinion reads, “and falls within the standard of competent care unless additional circumstances would otherwise qualify it as malpractice.â€
Attorney General Rokita’s advisory opinion should not be construed as either recommending or discouraging the off-label use of any medication. The Attorney General “provides legal advice, not medical advice,†the opinion states.
“Experts disagree and studies conflict on prevention and treatment methods for COVID-19,†the advisory opinion further states, “so it is not unreasonable for (health care providers) to prescribe medications off-label and it be considered within the standard of care.â€
Attorney General Rokita issued the opinion in response to separate inquiries from five Indiana legislators — Sen. Mike Gaskill, Sen. Eric Koch, Sen. James Tomes, Rep. Jim Lucas and Rep. Elizabeth Rowray.
“As a society,†he said, “we need to get better at having civilized, honest and open discussions about the issues so important to Hoosiers and all Americans. On COVID-19, that kind of dialogue involves respecting the unique relationship between doctors and patients in deciding whether to get vaccinated or use a drug such as ivermectin. And it involves trusting people to exercise their liberties to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.â€
On behalf of Hoosiers, Attorney General Rokita has led the fight against federal overreach in the form of mask and vaccine mandates, winning several legal battles against the Biden administration on such issues.
- Official Opinion 2022-1.pdf
Art Exhibit “It Started with a Moose” on Display at UE
EVANSVILLE, IN (02/23/2022) The University of Evansville (UE) presents “It Started with a Moose,” a watercolor exhibit by Diane Ubelhor-Wunderlich, on display at the Krannert Gallery now through March 27. The gallery is located inside the Krannert Hall of Art and Music, and it is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. each day.
A public reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, February 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The reception will be held in the Krannert Gallery. The exhibit and reception are part of the Emerging Contemporary Artist Lecture Series, sponsored by the Efroymson Family Fund and the UE Department of Art.
Diane Ubelhor-Wunderlich studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, where she developed a love for watercolor. In 2001 she attended a workshop in Montana by renowned wildlife artist, Robert Bateman, which advanced her interest in painting wildlife and the nature surrounding it. Ubelhor-Wunderlich has won several awards, and her work has been featured in multiple publications.
“I have a variety of subjects that I enjoy painting, but wildlife has been one of my favorites,” said Ubelhor-Wunderlich. “As I paint, I try to bring out those same emotions that were evoked in me when I took the photo.”