State of Pulaski County Economy Addressed by CDC Director

Pulaski County Economic DevelopmentThe state of the Pulaski County economy is a mixed bag according to CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer.

During Tuesday evening’s Pulaski County Economic Development Summit, Origer gave his State of the Pulaski County Economy Address. In it, he highlighted several of the positive steps the county has taken to build capacity for businesses, and to improve the quality of life within the county.
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Two Fungal Meningitis Deaths Reported In Indiana

With more than 200 cases reported in 14 states nationwide, fungal meningitis is causing quite a scare, and Indiana is feeling the effects as well. Twenty-eight cases of the infection have been reported in Indiana with two reported deaths, though 15 deaths have been reported nationwide from the infection that has been linked to injections of a steroid used to treat back pain.

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Over 100 Fungal Meningitis Cases Reported Nationwide; None Yet In Starke County

Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch

Over 100 cases of fungal meningitis have been reported in the United States and the outbreak has killed at least seven people. The CDC and the FDA are still investigating the issue.

The cases have been linked to a tainted cortisone shot given for back pain and the pharmacy at the center of the outbreak is recalling all of its products. All products manufactured by the New England Compounding Center as of May 21 are being recalled.

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