MSSL will host health event

MSSL Wiring System, Inc., of Portland will host its health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday,  Oct. 26.

The event is designed to give employees information about health and wellness as well as to learn about healthcare providers in the community.

Individuals or companies interested in attending should contact Dakota Pettus at [email protected] or (260) 726-6501.

Meeting scheduled

The next LIFT Jay meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at John Jay Central for Learning.

The event will feature Janet (King) Jackson as the speaker. The cost of the meeting and luncheon is $18. 

For more information, call (260) 726-4481 or email [email protected].

Hospital honored

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Mercer Health’s Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio, one of the nation’s top hospitals for nurse communication.

Becker’s awarded the hospital five stars for nurse communication. The ratings were determined using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data, which measures how well patients feel that their nurses explained things clearly, listened carefully to the patient and treated the patient with courtesy and respect.

Of the 364 hospitals nationwide to receive five stars, 17 were in Ohio.

Donation made

Scooter’s Coffee recently made a $58,960 donation to Wounded Warriors Family Support.

The funding will help the organization provide resources and programs to combat-wounded veterans and families of veterans wounded, injured or killed in action. Scooter’s accepted donations for Wounded Warriors Family Support from Aug. 2 through 11.

“Courage is an important core value at Scooter’s Coffee,” said Scooter’s chief community officer Bill Black in a press release. “We thank veterans for their sacrifices and courage in serving our country. With the help of Wounded Warriors Family Support, veterans and their families continue to demonstrate courage in overcoming the challenges they face in life.”

Utilizing autonomous

Tyson Foods announced Wednesday that it will partner with Gatik AI to use autonomous refrigerated box trucks on its routes in northwest Arkansas.

The trucks will operate 18 hours a day and deliver productions to the company’s facilities in Rogers, Arkansas, and Springfield, Arkansas. The collaboration between the two companies began last week with a safety driver in the cab to monitor the autonomous system.

“At Tyson Foods, we are innovating and using automation throughout our business, including in transportation,” said Patrick Simmons, vice president of transportation for Tyson Foods, in a press release. “This partnership allows us to strategically place our drivers where they are needed most while still reliably and safely transporting protein from the plant to distribution centers.”

Classes scheduled

John Jay Center for Learning is continuing to offer ServSafe training.

The courses for those in the food-service industry are scheduled for Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 27. Each runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Jay, 101 S. Meridian St., Portland.

For more information, call (260) 729-5525.

Hosting events

The Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Indiana Safety and Health Conference Feb. 26, through 28.

The event will include the Indiana Forklift Rodeo, speakers, a 10-hour course for general industry, an innovation showcase and the governor’s workplace safety awards luncheon.

The Indiana chamber also has a safety leadership principles workshop scheduled for Sept. 21 and 22, safety for maintenance and machine operators on Oct. 4 and forklift safety on Oct. 5.

It will also host the 2023 Indiana Environmental Conference and Winter Technical Meeting Dec. 6 and 7. Various continuing education credits can be earned at the event.

For more information, or to register, call (800) 824-6885 or email [email protected].

Bank awarded

The National Community Action Partnership recently selected First Financial Bank for its Corporate Partnership Award.

The honor recognizes the bank’s “ long-term commitment in supporting community action and working directly to impact economic growth and increase opportunities for children and families.” First Financial is one of just two organizations to win the award this year.

“First Financial Bank and our associates are thankful and honored to receive such a nationally prestigious recognition,” said Roddell McCullough, chief corporate responsibility officer for First Financial, in a press release. “This is a welcome reminder of our focus in recent years on being a positive influence to help our clients and communities thrive.” 

Nominations open

The Indiana Primary Health Care Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards.

The organization selects an employee of the year, provider of the year, volunteer of the year, special exemplary project award, grassroots advocacy award, legislator of the year and health center dedication.

Nominations can be made at indianapca.org.

Set to present

CVS Health was a presenter at the Morgan Stanley Global Health Conference.

Karen S. Lynch, president and CEO of CVS Health, and Shawn Guertin, executive vice president and chief financial officer, were scheduled to participate in a fireside chat with investors at 8:50 a.m. today. An audio webcast of the event will be available online at investors.cvshealth.com.