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INDIANAPOLIS – Healthcare and government administrators presently planning for large- and small-scale COVID-19 vaccine administration now have an additional proven asset to deploy. Leveraging its extensive custom structure design and construction experience for clients like Baxter Healthcare, Caris Life Sciences, Healthcare Logistics and others, Hamilton Exhibits launched a new line of scalable structures and safety solutions for vaccine administration and pharmacy support (see https://bit.ly/HamiltonSupportAndSafety for details).
“We conducted broad outreach to state and local government officials, as well as hospital CEOs and those engaged in planning and distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccines,” said Dan Cantor CEO of Hamilton Exhibits. “As a result, our new Support and Safety Solutions Group is prepared to positively address vaccine administration issues and planning on a variety of levels.”
WASHINGTON (Indiana) – “A great day for True Rx and the city of Washington” is how executives of True Rx Health Strategists described the formal launch of construction for their new 15,000 sq. ft. facility here on Dec 4. True Rx, a national pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company, also unveiled its new corporate brand, which will be featured on the new $1.8 million facility on the east side of Washington near I-69, said Mark Williams, CEO. The new facility will help the company, which serves patients and employers in all 50 states, reach a goal of 90 new jobs by 2023.
“I join Gov. Eric Holcomb and our great team at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation in congratulating Mark and CC Williams and the entire True Rx team in creating this important opportunity for the people of Washington, Daviess County and the state of Indiana,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, who took part in the Dec. 4 True Rx event. “We look forward to future success for this innovative Indiana-based national company.”
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana – New COVID-19 cases in rural and small city areas of Indiana now generally outpace urban areas, with rural hospitals nearing capacity, according to reports of Hoosier rural hospital CEOs. “COVID-19 hit hard in rural areas this fall and is straining our rural hospitals and acute care facilities,” said Cara Veale, chief executive officer of the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA). “This represents an alarming trend and our Hoosier residents in rural towns need to quickly step up personal prevention and safety efforts.”
As of Nov. 24, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 306,538 confirmed cases of COVID-19, adding an additional 5,702 cases to the state’s total. The agency also reported 103 new COVID-19 deaths, raising the mortality level to 5,169.
The national Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) warns that COVID-19 cases and death rates in rural areas of the United States have outstripped urban areas since the late summer. “As the Indiana State Department of Health has documented, the case numbers in rural areas are going in the wrong direction,” said Veale. “They’re soaring above new cases in urban areas, and hospital administrators tell me and the IRHA staff that rural hospitals and clinics reflect that worrisome fact on a statewide basis.”
WASHINGTON (Indiana) – True Rx Management Services, a national pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company, announced plans for a new $1.8 million facility on the east side of Washington near I-69, said Mark Williams, CEO. The company, which serves patients and employers in all 50 states, expects to create 90 new jobs by 2023.
“With the support of homegrown Hoosier companies like True Rx, Indiana will continue to build on its economic momentum and position the state for long-term growth and success,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger. “I’m confident that Indiana’s pro-growth business environment and skilled workforce will allow True Rx to continue growing in Daviess County as they work to deliver critical pharmaceutical solutions to customers across the U.S.”
FACT SHEET – Student Safety and the TQR solution (temporary quarantine room)
Background: Schools face numerous issues in re-opening and remaining open, including keeping students and staff safe in the event that any on-campus students or staff are found to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. As noted below, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that school administrators and nursing staff “identify an isolation room or area to separate anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or tests positive but does not have symptoms.”
Dr. Jack Parker, superintendent of Mt. Vernon Community Schools, notes that for student safety reasons: “Isolation is really important. If somebody comes to our school with a symptom of COVID-19, the first thing we do is we get them isolated.”
VIDEO – Dr. Parker and school officials explain how the TQR helps schools with a “great solution” for cost-effective school safety – visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZJ-MK_BGm8&t
Determining the best means to achieve critical isolation in a sensitive and effective way represents a challenge for school administrators. Dr. Parker says: “Schools are trying to figure this out. Creating something ourselves for separation presents a whole bunch of other challenges. Is it a safe structure?” Can it be sanitized easily – and more?
The TQR, offered at cost (no profit) by Hamilton, saves schools time and funds and provides peace of mind. “Hamilton gave us a great solution,” noted Dr. Parker about the TQR™. “It’s going to be able to serve us for a long time for many reasons well beyond our need in the pandemic. This is a great solution that’s affordable for all schools.”
INDIANAPOLIS – Keeping kids safe – current research shows that parents are more worried about safety than the emotional and social benefits of their kids as schools reopen. Schools face these and other numerous challenges as they adapt to remain open, particularly as they focus on keeping students and staff safe from the continuing potential spread of COVID-19.
As administrators confirm, following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines can be difficult, including the recommendation that schools deploy a temporary quarantine room. The guidelines emphasize keeping students and faculty safe, while being sensitive to students who may exhibit COVID symptoms.
As Dr. Jack Parker, superintendent of Mt. Vernon Community Schools, recently noted: “We have been spending a lot of time, basically since spring break meeting regularly with our leadership team, reviewing all the CDC guidelines, the direction from the state department, our local department of health, Indiana department of education, the governor – we’ve received a lot of guidance as we develop our plan to make sure that our school year is as safe as possible for all students and staff.”
View TQR™ video news release with area superintendent, principal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZJ-MK_BGm8
WASHINGTON, IN – To provide rent or mortgage assistance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, eligible small businesses in Daviess County can receive up to $500 through a relief program funded by the Duke Energy Foundation and administered by the Daviess County Economic Development Foundation. DCEDF recently received $5,000 in funding from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of their $200,000 grant program to assist Indiana economic development organizations offering crisis relief to small Indiana businesses. The funds can be used by eligible small businesses towards their next rent or mortgage payment.
To be eligible to apply, businesses must be Duke Energy customers in Daviess County and classified as a small business. The $5,000 in funding will be allocated evenly between businesses in Daviess County, given that a sufficient number of businesses apply and qualify to do so.
ELLETTSVILLE, Indiana – To help small businesses recover from COVID-19 economic impact, Smithville offers a number of complimentary or discounted services in its “Smithville Helps” initiative. Local businesses can tap Smithville professionals in media production, creative development, social media and more for advice and direction to help their business or service recover.
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“As a locally owned and operated business, we appreciate and understand the serious impact that this pandemic has had on small businesses in Indiana,” said Paul Quick, president of Smithville. “Through our “Smithville Helps” initiative we hope to help small business accelerate their recovery.”
Companies can receive complimentary consulting or direction (typically one-hour equivalent of service) from Smithville Media for video production, creative production services for design, and other support, including advice on social media development. Other special discounts for new customers in small business internet and security services are also available.