Franklin Chamber receives award
The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce was honored to receive The Best Continued Use of an Existing Historic Structure for 2024 from Franklin Heritage, Inc. The award was presented to Executive Director, Rosie Chambers, and Franklin Chamber Board President, Amy Richardson, for the Franklin Chamber of Commerce building located at 120 E. Jefferson St.
The building’s exterior and interior have been renovated in phases over the last several years culminating with the full remodel of the second floor.
“We are so pleased to be able to utilize the entire building,” said Rosie Chambers. “The Franklin Chamber has created a large meeting space which enables us to host board meetings, education workshops and chamber activities. The space is also the new home to Discover Downtown Franklin which occupies an upstairs office.”
The meeting space can accommodate up to 30 individuals and is available for use by local businesses and nonprofits.
Community Health Network performs 1,000th procedure
Community Health Network surgeons implanted the 1,000th WATCHMAN device designed to reduce the patient’s risk of stroke. They marked this milestone during Stroke Awareness Month.
Dr. Krishna Malineni and Dr. Michael Robertson brought the WATCHMAN procedure to Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in 2016 as a treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation, the most common cause of stroke.
For those with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem, more than 90% of stroke causing clots are formed in the upper left chamber of the heart. The WATCHMAN is a small implant that creates a permanent barrier in that part of the heart to keep blood clots from escaping and causing a stroke.
Community cardiologists have seen great success with the WATCHMAN device, providing a safe alternative for atrial fibrillation patients intolerant to blood thinners and allowing them to reduce stroke risk without long-term medication reliance.
IAW celebrates Drinking Water Week
Indiana American Water is celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. Taking place May 5-11, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of local water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock. This year’s celebration coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
To celebrate Drinking Water Week, water utilities, water organizations, government entities, environmental advocates, schools and others throughout North America helped children and consumers of all ages understand how water is protected, cleaned and delivered throughout their communities.
American Water customers can learn more about the safety of their local water by visiting https://amwater.com/corp/Water-Quality-Wastewater-Service/water-quality-reports.
