IN Pulse – April 5, 2026
2026 | Issue 14 – Community Partnerships • Maternal Support • Veteran Care
Trendline Health | IN Pulse | 2026 | Issue 14
Growth & Finance
Riverview Health secures naming rights for Noblesville arena
Riverview Health became the naming sponsor of the new 3,400-seat multi-purpose arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, now called Riverview Health Arena. The deal, announced March 25-26 with the City of Noblesville and Parkview Health as operational partner, positions the venue as home to the Noblesville Boom (Pacers G League affiliate) while anchoring a broader innovation, sports, and entertainment district. Health-focused programming, including colorectal cancer screening events, will tie clinical care to community wellness and economic development. Leaders emphasized health as connection, movement, and inspiration beyond hospital walls.
Riverview Health Press Release | Beckers Hospital Review
Policy & Regulation
Community Health agrees to PILOT payments for Westfield facility
Community Health will make payments in lieu of taxes for its Westfield facility, resolving potential property tax disputes while supporting local government services. The arrangement reflects ongoing negotiations between nonprofit health providers and Indiana communities over tax-exempt status for new or expanded sites. Details on exact payment amounts remain limited in early reporting, but the move signals pragmatic collaboration amid growth pressures in Hamilton County.
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Innovation & Access
IU Health awards $543K grant to Bloomington’s Healing Hands Outreach Center
IU Health committed $543,422 from its Community Impact Investment Fund to Healing Hands Outreach Center, boosting services for low-income expectant and postpartum mothers in Bloomington — including those who are or were incarcerated. Funding will train community doulas, expand postpartum support groups, and tackle social determinants of health to combat Indiana’s elevated infant and maternal mortality rates. The grant enables capacity growth after the center served over 40,000 individuals last year.
IU Health Press Release
Workforce & Leadership
IU Health names Mark Palmenter as new Chief Marketing Officer
IU Health tapped Mark Palmenter, former Chief Marketing Officer at Acadia Healthcare, as its new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. With Harvard undergraduate and MBA credentials, Palmenter brings proven expertise in enterprise marketing, brand strategy, and expanding care access across behavioral health networks. He will lead a cross-functional marketing team to strengthen patient and consumer connections while advancing IU Health’s business objectives and reputation.
IU Health Press Release | Beckers Hospital Review
Policy & Infrastructure
$1.98B VA hospital rebuild proposed for Indianapolis
A proposed $1.98 billion rebuild of the aging Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center could deliver a major economic and care upgrade for Indianapolis veterans. The modern 840,000-square-foot facility would expand acute, specialty, and primary care services while addressing chronic infrastructure problems. Included in President Trump’s 2027 federal budget proposal, the project awaits Congressional approval but promises construction jobs and long-term operational boosts for the region. Senators Jim Banks and Todd Young highlighted its importance for veteran access.
Indianapolis Today / National Today
Sources: Curated from official press releases, Becker’s Hospital Review, Indianapolis Business Journal, and local reporting. All links verified as of April 6, 2026.
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