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Attempt to Identify and Check Welfare
 On November 19th, Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to a location to check the welfare of a young homeless female that spoke very little English. The female was gone prior to officers arriving on scene and officers were unable to locate the young female that night.Â
The female informed the reporter that she was 18 but appeared to be 12-13 years of age. The unknown female also told the reporter that her first name was Anna but could not provide her last name.Â
The female appeared to be 4’11†and about 100 lbs. The female was last observed wearing black pants, black windbreaker with a maroon stripe across the chest, white shoes, and a dark colored backpack.Â
At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the female is in danger, but detectives would like to check on her welfare. The Evansville Police Department would ask that if you know this female or have any information about her to please call the Adult Investigations Unit   at 812-436-7979.Â
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PARTNERS WITH PURDUE UNIVERSITY TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health has partnered with Purdue University on a new initiative that aims to ensure Hoosiers have better access to the resources they need to improve their health.
The two-year Indiana Healthy Opportunities for People Everywhere (I-HOPE) initiative will deploy teams across the state to facilitate community-level conversations, resulting in strategies to address the factors that prevent people from living their healthiest lives. The work will examine longstanding risk factors, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hoosiers’ health. The effort is being funded by a $34.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Chronic disease, food insecurity, opioids, obesity and smoking were challenges for Indiana before the pandemic, and the last two years of isolation and treatment delays have only made them worse,†said State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG. “As we amplify pandemic recovery efforts, it’s more important than ever to understand and respond to the factors that make it difficult for people to get healthy and stay healthy, such as limited access to healthcare, affordable housing, transportation, childcare, and safe and secure employment. I-HOPE will help us do that.â€
During the two-year project, the teams deployed by Purdue Healthcare Advisors at the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering will collaborate with I-HOPE partners working on projects statewide, as well as with 30 Indiana counties that have been most impacted by the pandemic. The initial focus areas will include Cass, Daviess, Elkhart, Lake, and Wayne counties, then will expand to Adams, Allen, Blackford, Clark, Clinton, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Jackson, Jay, Jefferson, Kosciusko, La Porte, Madison, Marshall, Noble, Orange, Ripley, Scott, St. Joseph, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tipton, Vanderburgh and Vigo counties.
The I-HOPE initiative is independent of, but will complement, the work of the Governor’s Public Health Commission, which was established in August to examine Indiana’s public health infrastructure. The 15-member commission is charged with analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Indiana’s current public health system and identifying ways to improve funding and equitable delivery of public health services in the future, with a focus on legislation.
 Free Online Tutoring Available For Middle And High School Students
 Free Online Tutoring Available For middle And High School Students
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership withschoolhouse.world, according to Vanderburgh County lawmakers.
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville), schoolhouse.world was launched by the same person who founded Khan Academy, a non-profit organization working to provide free education opportunities around the world, in response to learning disruptions caused by COVID-19. Tutors are vetted, trained and monitored. McNamara said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
“Indiana’s education system faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic,” McNamara said. “Teachers, students and families all deserve recognition for pivoting and making adjustments to make sure learning continued. Free online tutoring can help those who suffered learning loss due to school closures, remote learning and other challenges.”
Students can connect with live, small-group tutoring through Zoom at no cost, with sessions focused on SAT reading, writing and math, including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics.
“These trained tutors help prepare Hoosier students to tackle a variety of subjects,” said State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville). “Whether preparing for college entrance exams or trying to boost your grades, online tutoring can be an effective resource.”
State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) said support is also available for AP courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics and AP Computer Science. Visit schoolhouse.world to get help today.
“Sometimes students need extra help outside of the classroom but not everyone can afford to hire a tutor,” Hostettler said. “This free online service offers one-on-one help, regardless of one’s income.”
Hostettler said juniors and seniors can also access free SAT practice resources through Khan Academy and the College Board. These programs provide thousands of sample questions, instant feedback, video lessons and full-length practice tests. To get started, visit khanacademy.org or collegeboard.org.
FOOTNOTE: State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64, which includes Gibson County and portions of Knox, Pike, Vanderburgh and Posey counties.
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State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76,
which includes portions of Posey and Vanderburgh counties.
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State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR HOOSIERS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 TREATMENT
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers seeking to learn about where to receive the monoclonal antibodies that have been used to prevent progression of COVID-19 disease can contact 211 for information.
Callers to 211 will be connected to Crush COVID, a support center managed by KPMG LLP that provides information about monoclonal antibody treatment on behalf of participating providers. The service will locate the nearest treatment site by ZIP code. Individuals can then contact the infusion center for more information about who can receive the treatment and how to schedule an appointment.
Nearly 100 sites across Indiana are serving as infusion centers.
Monoclonal antibody therapy is the first COVID-19 treatment granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for outpatient use. The therapy has been shown to help high-risk COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization and recover at home. It is also authorized by the U.S. FDA to prevent COVID-19 following exposure to the virus in some cases.
Hoosiers who are interested in receiving the treatment can call 211 (866-211-9966) to learn more.
TSA officers visit Vincennes University to share career opportunities and demonstrate canine’s detection abilities
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PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION DISCUSSES PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING
 PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION DISCUSSES PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING
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