Tractor Supply to hold pet adoption event
Greenwood’s Tractor Supply store is inviting customers to attend a pet adoption event on April 22 from noon to 4 p.m.
The pet adoption event is open to the public and friendly leashed pets. It will take place at Tractor Supply located at 1460 U.S. 31 S.
In addition to the Tractor Supply’s pet adoption event there will also be a bake sale and giveaways.
For more information, contact Greenwood Tractor Supply at 317-882-5800.
Kroger customers boost tornado relief for Red Cross
Indiana Kroger stores raised a total of $8,270 in customer donations for the American Red Cross. Kroger provided an additional $2,000, boosting the total contribution to $10,270 to support Red Cross recovery operations in Johnson and Sullivan Counties.
Kroger quickly activated its donation relief fund April 1 upon seeing the extent of the tornado damage.
New lab director appointed for Franciscan Health
Anne Chaney of Franklin has been appointed director of Alverno Clinical Laboratories Services at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
Chaney previously served as lab manager and was responsible for staff management and maintaining ongoing competencies in hematology, chemistry, blood bank and testing at both Indianapolis and Mooresville. She has held a variety of roles at Franciscan and Alverno over the years.
She has served as clinical instructor for students training for lab careers at the hospital. She began her service in 1994 after completing the Clinical Laboratory Science Program.
Duke Energy supports communities affected by storm devastation
American Red Cross and community relief groups will receive funds from the Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.
The Duke Energy Foundation is giving $120,000 in grants to Indiana non-profit organizations that have responded to the severe damage from the March 31-April 1 violent storms and tornadoes.
The grants are going to:
United Way of Johnson County — $10,000 — The local United Way is assisting individuals with food purchases and temporary rent and utility assistance. The organization will also be there for the long haul to help those who will need more assistance following emergency relief.
Red Cross of Evansville, for relief in Sullivan, Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties — $50,000
New heart-lung machine debuts at Franciscan
A new device used during open-heart surgical procedures is designed to improve both clinical efficiency and quality of patient care during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures at Franciscan Health Heart Center Indianapolis.
The Essenz Heart-Lung Machine was cleared for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March. Together, with the Essenz Patient Monitor, they comprise the Essenz Perfusion System. Perfusion is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, using special pumps that circulate blood and the oxygen content of the body.
The first case was successfully carried out this week by Dr. Marc Gerdisch, chief of Franciscan’s cardiovascular and thoracic surgery program and a member of Cardiac Surgery Associates.
