| (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and seven other governors sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan today in support of the American Health Care Act. The governors cited the flexibility granted to states to cover their unique Medicaid populations and the Patient and State Stability Fund, which will help states stabilize insurance markets and cover vulnerable patients.
Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the letter: “The American Health Care Act provides states the type of flexibility within Medicaid that conservatives have championed for years,â€Â said Bucshon. “This legislation operates on the premise that states like Indiana are better equipped to make decisions regarding their unique patient populations than unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the Patient and State Flexibility Fund will provide significant funding to help states stabilize the insurance markets and lower costs for patients. I’m happy to see Governor Holcomb support this common-sense bill.†The letter can be found here: https://twitter.com/RepLarryBucshon/status/845017469072814080. |
Dr. Bucshon’s Statement on Governor Holcomb’s Letter on AHCA
Air Quality Forecast For Region
Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are provided as a public service. They are best estimates of predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditions that may affect their health. The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday). When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favor pollution levels above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.
Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30th. Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.
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Air Quality Action Days
Ozone Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period of eight hours are forecasted to reach 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPA Air Quality Index scale.
Particulate Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averaged over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35 micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).
Current conditions of OZONE and FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.
National and regional maps of current conditions are available through USEPA AIRNow.
Hoosiers Post Strong Results at NCAA Championships
The No. 4-ranked Indiana University men’ swimming and diving team had a successful prelim session at the 2017 NCAA Championships at the IU Natatorium on Thursday morning in Indianapolis, Ind.
200 Freestyle Relay
In the 200 freestyle relay prelims, the IU team of Ali Khalafalla, Blake Pieroni, Sam Lorentz and Josh Romany set the school record, qualifying sixth overall for the Championship Final with a time of 1:16.53.
500 Freestyle
Marwan Elkamash had a terrific swim in the prelims of the 500 freestyle, setting the Indiana school record with a time of 4:11.84. Elkamash will be the No. 6 seed for Thursday night’s Championship Final.
200 IM
In the 200 IM prelims, Vini Lanza qualified for the Consolation Final with a time of 1:42.44, earning the No. 12 seed. Lanza’s mark is the third-best time in school history.
Ian Finnerty placed 25th overall with a time of 1:44.61, while Mohamed Samy took 33rd with a mark of 1:45.62.
50 Freestyle
Ali Khalafalla had a great swim in the 50 freestyle prelims, placing 11th to earn a spot in the Consolation Final of the event with a time of 19.13. Khalafalla’s mark is the third-best time in school history.
Blake Pieroni had an excellent effort in the prelims, touching in a personal-best time of 19.39 that ranks him as the second-best performer in the event at IU. Pieroni, who entered as the No. 43 seed, improved by 20 places, taking 23rd overall. Anze Tavcar placed 51st in the event with a time of 20.45.
400 Medley Relay
In the 400 medley relay, IU’s team of Bob Glover, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza and Blake Pieroni qualified third overall for the Championship Final with a time of 3:03.84.
On the leadoff 100 backstroke leg, Glover set a personal-best with his split of 45.86. With his mark, Glover ranks as the fourth-best performer in the event in school history.
1-Meter Dive
IU had a great showing in the 1-meter dive prelims, as both James Connor and Michael Hixon qualified for Thursday night’s Championship Final. Connor qualified third overall with a score of 396.30, while Hixon qualified fifth with a total of 384.70.
Cody Coldren finished 26th overall with a score of 302.15.
The No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers will continue competition at the 2017 NCAA Championships on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. ET with the finals of the 200 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, 400 medley relay and 1-meter dive.
Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
200 Freestyle Relay
Ali Khalafalla, Blake Pieroni, Sam Lorentz, Josh Romany – 1:16.53 (School Record – Championship Final)
500 Freestyle
Marwan Elkamash – 4:11.84 (School Record – Championship Final)
200 IM
Vini Lanza – 1:42.44 (Consolation Final)
- Ian Finnerty – 1:44.61
- Mohamed Samy – 1:45.62
50 Freestyle
Ali Khalafalla – 19.13 (Consolation Final)
- Blake Pieroni – 19.39
- Anze Tavcar – 20.45
400 Medley Relay
Bob Glover, Ian Finnerty, Vini Lanza, Blake Pieroni – 3:03.84 (Championship Final)
1-Meter Dive
James Connor – 396.30 (Championship Final)
Michael Hixon – 384.70 (Championship Final)
- Cody Coldren – 302.15
USI’s Health Informatics and Information Management degree approved
At its regular meeting on March 9, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved a new degree program, a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) to be housed within USI’s College of Nursing and Health Professions.
The new program, which will begin in the Fall 2017 semester, will provide students with specialized training in using information technology to support effective health care administration and innovative health care services delivery in a variety of work settings across an array of environments.
“Today’s health care industry is constantly evolving, and all signs point to a need for more Health IT professionals,†said Dr. Ann White, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. “Our new Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management degree will provide students with a competency-based education to meet the labor market demand in the community, region and state.â€
On a national level, employment of health information technicians alone is expected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Strategic Research and Development Division states, “the employment of medical records and health Information technicians is projected to grow 23 percent in Indiana, 12 percent in Illinois, and 25 percent in Kentucky.â€
“It is very exciting to launch this new degree program,†said Dr. Gabriela Mustata Wilson, associate professor of Health Informatics. “By studying health information and information management at USI, students will acquire a versatile, yet focused, skill set incorporating clinical, information technology, leadership and management skills to enter the workforce or prepare for graduate work either at USI or elsewhere.â€
The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program is designed for a broad range of students, including those who have just graduated from high school or adult learners who want to return to school and complete their bachelor’s degree. Transfer programs from two-year campuses are being developed, so learners can begin their education at local community colleges and then transfer to USI to complete their bachelor’s degree. In addition to traditional students, many students with IT or health care preparation at the associate level, such as associate degree-prepared nurses or Health Information Management professionals, can complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program.
Wilson said the program will offer an intentionally-designed curriculum with internships and other learning activities focusing on information systems, informatics principles and information technology as applied to the continuum of health care delivery. Students will conduct real-life, hands-on studies that will involve system modeling, workflow analysis, service innovations and project implementation provided by regional hospitals, clinical centers and other health care organizations. Most of the courses in the new curriculum will be offered in two formats: traditional classroom-based and online.
Plans are set for a Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) scholarship, funded by Wilson and her family. The Gabriela, Brian and Michael Wilson Health Informatics and Information Management Scholarship has been established as a renewable, three-year scholarship, with preference given to female applicants with a minimum, cumulative 3.5 GPA. Additional scholarship criteria and application information are forthcoming.
More information about the new Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management degree is at USI.edu/health/health-informatics-and-information-management-program/.
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Dispatchers reminding drivers of Indiana law requiring them to move cars from roadway after property damage crashes
In an effort to reduce the number of secondary crashes on Indiana roadways, law makers passed Indiana Code 9-26-1-1.2. The law, which went into effect on July of 2016, established guidelines for drivers who have been involved in a property damage crash. Under the law, divers must move their vehicles from the roadway as soon as safely possible. Crashes that result in injury, death, or entrapment are exempt from the law. Drivers who call 911 are being reminded of the law and are being instructed to move their vehicles if the law applies to their situation. Failure to move your vehicle is a Class C Infraction that could result in a citation.
In accordance with this law, drivers who call Evansville- Vanderburgh County Central Dispatch are being instructed to move their vehicles from the roadway.
Here are a list of tips on what you should do if you are involved in an accident:
Call 911 and report the accident
Move your vehicle as soon as is safe to do so
Document the damage by taking pictures (use insurance company phone app if available)
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Adopt A Pet
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Classics by Candlelight #1: Forgotten Clefs
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Jaylon Brown Earns NABC All-District Honor
Jaylon Brown Earns NABC All-District Honor
Brown Named To Second Team
 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The honors keep rolling in for University of Evansville senior Jaylon Brown as he was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 16 Second Team.
These selections are voted on by members of the NABC in Division I.
Brown led the Missouri Valley Conference in scoring in 2016-17, posting 20.9 points per game. He was named to the MVC All-Conference Second Team while also garnering All-Tournament accolades in the 2017 version of Arch Madness.
Over the final stretch of his career, Brown was at his best. The Fishers, Ind. native recorded 20 or more points in his final six games for the Purple Aces. He also reached double figures in 32 out of 33 games as a senior.
He completed his career with 1,369 career points, 19th on the all-time program list. Brown was also named to the MVC Most Improved Team in consecutive seasons; that is the first time any player has done so.
District 16
First Team
Paris Lee, Illinois State
Jeremy Morgan, Northern Iowa
Markis McDuffie, Wichita State
Alize Johnson, Missouri State
Milton Doyle, Loyola
Second Team
MiKyle McIntosh, Illinois State
Jaylon Brown, Evansville
Landry Shamet, Wichita State
Deontae Hawkins, Illinois State
Sean O’Brien, Southern Illinois
About the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Located in Kansas City, MO, the NABC was founded in 1927 by Phog Allen, the legendary basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Allen, a student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, organized coaches into this collective group to serve as Guardians of the Game. The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men’s basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today’s student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, can be found at www.nabc.com.