Communication seminar scheduled

Jay County Chamber of Commerce will host an assertive communication seminar next month.

Portland’s Bonnie Maitlen will lead “Assertive Communication: The Pathway to Getting What You Want and Need” from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at John Jay Center for Learning. Joining her will be Kevin D. Logeman and Roberta Fiore-Kittell of Optimum Impact Coaching.

The presenters will discuss topics including what keeps people from behaving assertively, four dimensions of assertive communication, comparing communication styles and creating an action plan.

Registration for the event is $49.

For more information, or to sign up, visit optimumimpactcoaching.com.

Reid donates

Three Randolph County schools were among those to receive grants recently from Reid Health Community Benefit.

Reid donated a total of $11,000 to 10 high schools, including Winchester Community, Union City and Randolph Southern. The funding will be used for athletic supplies for prevention or care for sports-related injuries such as athletic tape, rehabilitation equipment, rehydration drinks, coolers, contact solutions and disinfectants.

“We recognize the importance for our schools to have access to the athletic supplies that help keep their student-athletes safe,” said Jess Przybysz, director of Reid Health Community Benefit and Engagement, in a press release.

Solar plant OK’d

The Michigan Public Services Commission last week gave approval for Indiana Michigan Power to construct Lake Trout Solar Plant.

The facility near Montpelier is expected to be capable of powering up to 73,500 homes. The facility will be the largest solar plant owned by Indiana Michigan Power parent company American Electric Power.

It will connect to the power grid that serves Indiana and Michigan.

Indiana Michigan Power has contracted with EDF Renewables to build the new facility. It is expected to be operational sometime in 2026.

Limiting visitors

Indiana University Health began limiting visitors recently.

The limits were put in place following a rise in cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses.

All IU Health hospitals, including IU Health Jay in Portland, IU Health Blackford in Hartford City and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, began limiting visitors last week. Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis already had restrictions in place.

The restrictions limit patients to two visitors at a time. Visitors younger than 18 or with flu or COVID-19 symptoms will not be admitted. Masking is suggested for all visitors.

Purchase complete

Indianapolis pharmaceuticals firm Eli Lilly last week completed the purchase of POINT Biopharma Global Inc.

Lilly purchased the radiopharmaceutical company for $1.4 billion. The company focuses on cancer treatments.

“Next generation radioligand therapies hold great promise for delivering meaningful advances against a range of cancers and we are excited to enter this space through the addition of POINT,” said Jacob Van Naarden, Lilly executive vice president, said in a press release. “We welcome POINT colleagues to Lilly and look forward to working together to build on their work as we create this new capability within Lilly. In time, I hope we can bring several new radioligand therapies to patients with cancer and improve their outcomes.”

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.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and current NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw will be the featured speaker for the conference. The event will also include the Indiana Forklift Rodeo, speakers, a 10-hour course for general industry, an innovation showcase and the governor’s workplace safety awards luncheon.

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