Vantive, which formerly operated as Baxter’s Kidney Care segment, will invest $23 million in the headquarters site.
Kidney care company spun off from Baxter earlier this year establishes headquarters in Deerfield
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Indiana passes $44 billion budget in final vote of 2025 session
Indiana’s $44 billion two-year budget was approved late Thursday night by both chambers of the legislature as Democrats voiced their frustration with multiple last-minute additions, including giving the governor power over all Indiana University board of trustees appointments and decreasing funding for public health.
Hammond receives $5 million grant to replace lead service lines
The city of Hammond has received $5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s State Revolving Fund program to help replace its lead service lines.
Life sciences startup secures $30 million and opens Fulton Market lab
The expansion is a good signal for an industry that slowed down, both in Chicago and nationwide, as interest rates rose and some venture capital sources dried up.
Indiana updated budget proposal includes $2 increase to cigarette tax
Republican leaders in the Senate and House and Gov. Mike Braun reached a decision on a final budget, which includes raising the cigarette tax by $2 a pack to help address a $2.4 billion deficit.
What you need to know about measles, boosters
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and had been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.
Public health officials report first measles case of the year in Illinois
State health officials confirmed the first measles case of the year Wednesday, as outbreaks from the once-eradicated illness rage across several states. Laboratory test results confirmed that the unidentified patient tested positive for measles Wednesday after they sought medical treatment in a southern Illinois health clinic, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of […]
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Novavax’s closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration, the company said Wednesday.
RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply
U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation’s food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.
Longtime Munster hospice volunteer feels “blessed” to offer comfort
Lydia Dershewitz starts her day as a volunteer at William J. Riley Memorial Residence making rounds, similar to any healthcare professional. It’s been part of a routine Dershewitz has enjoyed doing for the past 25 years at the Munster-based hospice home.