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FSSA Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan Stepping Down

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Dr. Dan Rusyniak Named New Secretary

After more than six years of state service as the secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and as the deputy state health commissioner, Dr. Jennifer Sullivan has notified Gov. Eric J. Holcomb that she is stepping away from her position for a new role in North Carolina. To ensure a smooth transition, Gov. Holcomb today named Dr. Dan Rusyniak, FSSA’s chief medical officer, as the new secretary, effective Aug. 1.

“Jennifer Sullivan has dedicated herself to improving the social and human needs Hoosiers are faced with every day,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Secretary Sullivan tackled some of the most complex issues our state has ever dealt with and found new innovative ways to deliver improved results. She created a purpose-driven work culture that empowers staff, collaborates with experts while leading with courage and creativity. I’ll never be able to say thank you enough for all she has done for health care and social services in Indiana, but I’ll never stop trying.  I wish her and her family all the best in this next chapter in their lives.”

Dr. Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., was appointed FSSA secretary by Gov. Holcomb in January 2017 and has the longest tenure of any secretary in the agency’s 30-year history. Under her leadership, the agency achieved a number of high-profile accomplishments:

  • Securing a first-ever 10-year extension of the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) to continue uninterrupted health coverage for more than 572,000 low-income adults;
  • Integrating Indiana 211 to better connect Hoosiers with local, state, and federal resources;
  • Expanding On My Way Pre-K statewide;
  • Implementing SNAP delivery and uninterrupted emergency food benefits for children during the COVID pandemic;
  • Achieving the lowest infant mortality rate in state history through collaborative programs such as My Healthy Baby OB Navigator;
  • Creating the only comprehensive human services state/academic partnership in the country.

During Dr. Sullivan’s time as the deputy state health commissioner, the Indiana Department of Health accomplished a number of achievements:

  • Implemented the first needle exchange program in state history;
  • Led the Scott County HIV response as the medical incident command;
  • Directed the implementation of a statewide bystander naloxone program.

“I am most grateful for the way in which the Holcomb administration has fostered innovation, autonomy and accountability,” Dr. Sullivan said. “I have had every resource needed to make changes based on the priority pillars laid out each year. My voice has been heard and I have grown as a leader, a policy expert and a citizen of this great state.”

Dr. Sullivan has accepted a role at Atrium Health as senior vice president of strategic operations where she will develop and execute a strategy to integrate clinical service lines across health systems and states.

Dr. Rusyniak was critical in leading the statewide COVID-19 long-term care response and is the point person for the state’s efforts to reform Indiana’s long-term care systems.

“Dr. Rusyniak showed his true character and leadership skills on a statewide stage during the pandemic,” Gov. Holcomb said. “He was consistent under pressure and always based his decisions on the overall health and well-being of Hoosiers. “Dr. Dan” will seamlessly step into this new role and continue to serve some of our most vulnerable with that same compassion and a steady hand.”

Going beyond his dedication to improving public health care and social services, Dr. Rusyniak continues to practice medicine one day a week at Eskenazi Hospital, which Dr. Sullivan has done throughout her term at Riley Hospital for Children.

Prior to his role at FSSA, Rusyniak was the medical director at the Indiana Poison Control Center and the division chief of medical toxicology. He previously held several positions at IU School of Medicine including vice-chair of faculty affairs in the Department of Emergency Management.

“I am honored by this opportunity and committed to continuing the work of assuring that Hoosiers get the medical and social services they need to reach their greatest emotional, mental and physical well-being,” Dr. Rusyniak said. “I appreciate Gov. Holcomb’s confidence in me and I’m excited to build on the important work started under Secretary Sullivan.”

Dr. Rusyniak earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency and a toxicology fellowship at IU School of Medicine.

Jacob’s Village Benefit Game Rescheduled for July 8

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Following the change in schedule and postponement of Wednesday’s Evansville Otters game to a doubleheader on Thursday, tonight’s Jacob’s Village Benefit game night has been moved to Thursday, July 8 at Bosse Field.

The Otters’ doubleheader is still on for tonight, starting at 4:05 p.m. from Bosse Field.

All Jacob’s Village Benefit Game tickets issued for July 1 will be honored one week from today on Thursday, July 8.

The benefit game will still include a night packed with Otters baseball, postgame fireworks, free popcorn by Wolk Financial, half-pot raffle, Thirsty Thursday beer night, live DJ music, door prizes and more!  Please come out and support people with disabilities on Thursday, July 8.

 

“We are looking forward to next week where our Jacob’s Village benefit game will go forward on Thursday, July 8.  All tickets issued for July 1 will be honored on Thursday, July 8.  Come join the fun and help us pack the stadium in support of people with disabilities,” Jacob’s Village Executive Director Michele Current said.

Tonight’s Otters doubleheader at Bosse Field will still feature Thirsty Thursday discounts on domestic drafts and cans.

USI’s Goodin snares Academic All-District honors

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University of Southern Indiana Softball sophomore Allie Goodin (Evansville, Indiana) has been named Academic All-District IV by the College Sports Information Directors of America as a designated player following a vote by the Division II SIDs in the Midwest Region.

Goodin, a health services major with a pre-health administration concentration at USI, has compiled a 3.605 grade point average during her first two years at USI.

On the field, she played through injury to hit .333 with 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 20 RBI. She tied for 10th in the Great Lakes Valley Conference in doubles and was 19th in the league in slugging percentage (.553).

In the circle, Goodin appeared in 21 games, making 17 starts, and posted an 8-8 record with a 2.58 ERA, .228 opponent batting average and team-high 83 strikeouts in 108.1 innings of work. She finished eighth in the GLVC in opponent batting average and tied for 14th in the league in ERA.

Goodin is a graduate of Evansville’s Mater Dei High School and is a two-time Academic All-GLVC honoree. She advances to the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Gregory Mac Bradshaw

Count 1 – HC – Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon : 4F : Pending

 

Count 2 – HC – Intimidation : 5F : Pending

 

Count 3 – HC – Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon : 5F : Pending

 

Count 4 – HC – Intimidation : 5F : Pending

Becky Maria Edwards

 

Count 1 – HC – Resisting Law Enforcement : 6F : Pending

 

Count 2 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

 

Count 3 – Reckless Driving : BM : Pending

 

Count 4 – Reckless Driving : BM : Pending

 

Count 5 – Leaving the Scene of an Accident : BM : Pending

 

Count 6 – Driving While Suspended : AI : Pending

Khylee Jame Greubel

Count 1 – Battery by Bodily Waste : 6F : Pending

 

Count 2 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending

 

Count 3 – Resisting Law Enforcement : AM : Pending

Reymon Marqese McIntyre

Count 1 – (Attempt) Escape : 5F : Pending

 

Count 2 – Battery Against a Public Safety Official : 6F : Pending

 

Count 3 – Domestic Battery : AM : Pending

Jolette Lanell Glover

Count 1 – Carrying a Handgun Without a License : 5F : Pending

 

Count 2 – Unlawful Possession of Syringe : 6F : Pending

 

Count 3 – Possession of Paraphernalia : CM : Pending

Jamareon Joyner

 

Count 1 – Intimidation : 6F : Pending

Cardell Mcfarland

Count 1 – Rape : 3F : Pending

 

Count 2 – Rape : 3F : Pending

Sarah Brandy Nichole Pruitt

Count 1 – Possession of Methamphetamine : 6F : Pending

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

Y’ALLS, OTTERS MATCHUP WEDNESDAY POSTPONED

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Wednesday’s game between the Florence Y’alls and the Evansville Otters has been postponed due to inclement weather and wet field conditions.

The two clubs will meet for a doubleheader Thursday, July 1 at 4:05 p.m. from Bosse Field.

Thursday is the Jacob’s Village benefit game night with postgame fireworks, live DJ, free popcorn while supplies last by Wolk Financial, door prizes, and postgame fireworks.

Fans with tickets can contact the Otters front office at (812) 435-8686 for ticket information.

The Otters will carry their West Division-leading 21-9 record into Thursday’s doubleheader against the second place Y’alls.

Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-16 & 21-17. Executive Order 21-16 extends the public health emergency and Executive Order 21-17 rescinds all directives in previous orders and then outlines a limited number of directives necessary to support the state’s health care system and vaccination program. It also provides additional financial assistance for health and welfare programs, specifically, the second order allows certain individuals who otherwise would not be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccinations. It also allows the state to continue to receive pandemic emergency funds for programs such as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Both Executive Orders last until July 31.

Click here to see the executive orders.

Parents Bill Of Rights Equips Hoosier Parents With Roadmap To Engage In Children’s Education

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita penned the following op-ed, which is available to any media outlet wishing to publish it. As a courtesy, please let us know if you intend to publish this piece by emailing press@atg.in.gov.

This past school year had many challenges caused by COVID-19. Among them was a shift to remote learning, which gave parents a unique window into their children’s classrooms. For some, it shed light on troubling ideologies being imposed in K-12 school curriculum.

Numerous parents and state legislators have contacted me to express concern about how much indoctrination, not instruction, is being thrust upon students. While American students fall behind the rest of the world in math, science, reading, and writing, some schools are prioritizing political agendas over academic achievement.

These dangerous ideologies only serve to divide our children, which leads to a divided society. A divided society destroys our civic institutions by falsely discrediting them. Critical race theory and similar curriculums aim to co-opt America’s traditional U.S. history and civics curriculum by imposing deeply flawed, factually deficient instruction and racial division into the classroom.

Across the state of Indiana, we’ve seen concerned parents begin to engage in renewed ways in their children’s education. For some, it’s the first time they’ve stepped into a school board meeting or interacted with their school administrators. In the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, we’re committed to empowering parents to engage in meaningful civic dialogue that will positively impact their child’s educational experience.

That’s why my office recently released a Parents Bill of Rights aimed at giving all Hoosier families the confidence and tools to exercise their voice in their children’s education. This empowering, multi-part guide addresses how academic standards and curriculum are created. It also serves as a roadmap for parents to get involved and provide input and expectations to local education leaders.

As the chief legal officer of Indiana, I will do everything I can to nurture the strength of the nuclear family and protect all children. I hope this is the priority of every elected official. Provisioning parents with an understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities with respect to their children’s education is a huge part of this office’s ongoing mission.

Ultimately, we know that the single, most effective way to hold school officials and teachers accountable is for parents to engage in their children’s education. The Parents Bill of Rightsempowers them to do just that.

As I’ve traveled throughout the state of Indiana, I’ve heard firsthand the concerns of parents who are deeply concerned about misleading ideologies being imposed in their children’s school curriculum. The first line of defense to hold school districts accountable lies with active and engaged parents. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office will stand in their corner every step of the way as they exercise their individual liberties in the interest of their children.

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