New ortho clinic opens in Muncie

A new healthcare facility recently opened in Muncie.

IU Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Muncie opened its doors last week at 2701 W. North St.

The clinic is offering same-day orthopedic care with no appointment or referral needed, according to a press release. It will treat medical issues including muscle, bone and joint injuries, sports injuries, broken bones and dislocations.

“As our community’s healthcare needs continue to expand, ensuring accessible, high-quality care in Muncie has never been more critical,” said Kreigh Cook, IU Health east central region chief operating officer, in a press release. “The opening of our new walk-in clinic marks a significant achievement in our ongoing mission to provide expert care that seamlessly fits into our patients’ busy lives.”

For more information, go online to IUHealth.org/MuncieOrtho.

Ribbon cutting

Jay County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for Jay County Cancer Society.

The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the cancer society’s new site at 227 N. Meridian St., Portland.

Project operating

Invenergy’s El Sol Energy Storage Center has began operations in Arizona, the company announced last week.

It makes the company’s 10th battery energy storage facility in the state. They total nearly 200 megawatts of energy.

“The start of commercial operations at El Sol is an exciting milestone for Invenergy, marking our 10th storage project online in the state which helps meet the high customer demand for clean energy in Arizona,” said Jim Shield, senior executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Invenergy, in a press release. “Our investment in clean energy storage nationwide recognizes the growing need for diverse and safe energy sources and infrastructure that provides Americans with more reliable, affordable electricity year-round.”

Invenergy is developing Skycrest Solar in northwest Jay County.

NP joins group

Mercer Health Medical Group has added Derek Jay to its staff.

Jay, a family certified nurse practitioner, has joined Mercer Health’s Southland office in New Bremen, Ohio. He is a native of St. Marys, Ohio.

For more information, visit mercer-health.com.

Named CFO

Tyson Foods has named Curt Calaway as its new chief financial officer.

Calaway has held the position on an interim basis following John R Tyson, who is on a health-related leave. He has been with the company, which owns and operates Tyson Mexican Original in Portland, for 18 years. He has held various roles with the company, including treasurer, controller, chief accounting officer and vice president of audit and compliance.

“Curt is a proven leader with deep industry knowledge and a wealth of experience in financial strategy and reporting,” said Tyson president and CEO Donnie King. “I am confident Curt will continue to help drive our operational excellence and shareholder value.” 

Selling direct

Eli Lilly last week announced that it will start selling its new weight loss drug direct to consumers.

Lilly, an Indianapolis-based pharmaceuticals firm, plans to begin offering Zepbound in single-dose vials. According to a press release, they will be half price or less compared to other incretin medicines for obesity.

The new offering will make the drug available, with a prescription, to patients who are not covered for it via insurance.

“We are excited to share that the Zepbound single-dose vials are now here, further delivering on our promise to increase supply of Zepbound in the U.S.,” said Patrik Jonsson, Lilly executive vice president, in the release. “These new vials not only help us meet the high demand for our obesity medicine, but also broaden access for patients seeking a safe and effective treatment option. In a clinical study, the 5 mg maintenance dose helped patients achieve an average of 15% weight loss after 72 weeks of treatment and has been a powerful tool for millions of people with obesity looking to lose weight and keep it off.”

Hosting seminar

Indiana Chamber of Commerce will host a Fall Protection – Competent Person Certification course in October.

The two-day training on Oct. 3 and 4 will include employer responsibility for fall protection, dropped object protection, and rescue solutions and plans. For more information, visit indianachamber.com.

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