Reid ENT- Winchester

08/21/2025

The Indiana Department of Health is reporting an increase in infant deaths this month caused by unsafe sleep environments. On average, Indiana loses two infants a week to unsafe sleep, but more than 10 deaths have already occurred in August.

Here are tips for parents and caregivers by remembering the ABCs of Safe Sleep:
✔️Alone: Baby sleeps alone, in the same room as a caregiver
✔️Back: Always place baby on their back
✔️Crib: Use a crib with only a tight-fitting sheet, no pillows, blankets, bumper pads, or stuffed animals

Unsafe sleep situations often involve:
❌ Co-sleeping with an adult
❌ Blankets and pillows in the crib
❌ Baby placed on their stomach

Every sleep matters, including naps. Please share to help raise awareness and keep infants safe.

📌 Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3Jls1BB

We urge parents to take steps to protect the health and safety of their infants following a surge this month of deaths caused by unsafe sleep environments.

Unsafe situations often involve co-sleeping with an adult (such as in a bed), blankets and pillows in the baby’s crib, or the baby being placed on his or her stomach to sleep.

Remember the ABCs of safe sleep:
1️⃣ Alone: Babies should be placed alone with caregiver nearby in the same room
2️⃣ Back: On his or her back
3️⃣ Crib: With only a tight-fitting sheet, no bumper pads, pillows, blankets or stuffed animals

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jls1BB

08/21/2025

Retirement wasn’t turning out the way Dave Steinard thought it would.

Sure, a bit of back pain was to be expected after a 30-plus-year career as a carpenter, but this was different.

The Fayette County resident was doubling and then tripling up on the recommended doses of over-the-counter pain relievers, but he might as well have just been eating candy, for all the good it did him.

The pain kept him awake a lot. He couldn’t bend over to tie his shoes or put on his socks.

Dave had just about given up hope of ever finding real relief from his back pain. Then a friend told him about the Ortho Walk-in NOW service at our Comprehensive Bone & Joint Center.

“A year after surgery, I'm a new man,” Dave said. “My life has changed to the point where I can work in my shop or on the farm for an eight-hour period without having to cry or sit down or lay down on the ground in the woods and pray for my pain to go away. I get up in the mornings and want to do things. I think about it the night before – what I'm going to do tomorrow – and before surgery I was thinking about all the things I couldn't do.

“It's just a miracle.”

Read more of Dave’s story here: https://www.reidhealth.org/patient-stories/after-spine-surgery-im-a-new-man.its-just-a-miracle. And find out more about Ortho Walk-in NOW and our spine team at https://www.reidhealth.org/spine

08/20/2025

Make it five in a row! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

We’re proud to be nationally recognized for the fifth straight year for our high-quality stroke care with three Heart Association achievement awards!

In the U.S., stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.

“Our fifth consecutive award reflects not just a milestone, but a steadfast promise to our patients — that every person who walks through our doors will receive the highest standard of stroke care possible,” said Dr. Jordan Raynor, Reid neurologist and Stroke Medical Director.

“This recognition is a testament to the relentless dedication, expertise, and compassion of our entire stroke team.”

Read more at https://www.reidhealth.org/press-releases/reid-health-honored-for-5th-straight-year-for-its-commitment-to-high-quality-stroke-care.

08/20/2025

Now that the new school year is off and running, area high school and college sports are ramping up!

But along with the highlight plays and thrilling finishes can come sprains, strains, concussions, and other injuries, and that’s where we come in.

Our Sports Medicine staff is the team behind your favorite team. From our Athletic Training Clinic to Ortho Walk-in NOW and beyond, we’re here to help your student-athletes recover from whatever their opponents might throw at them.

And next month, we’re adding Orthopedic Sports Surgeon Dr. Connor Hoban to our lineup!

Let us help you get back to the top of your game. Learn more about the Athletic Training Clinic – which can help with treatment and rehab for minor sprains and strains – at https://www.reidhealth.org/atc. Or come see us at Ortho Walk-in NOW – https://www.reidhealth.org/locations/richmond-ortho-walk-in-now – no appointment necessary!

08/19/2025

Even if your household starts the school year healthy, it’s good to know help is just a few taps away when sniffles, earaches, sore throats, or fevers show up.

With self-scheduling in MyReid, you can quickly book the care your child needs — no waiting on hold or for office hours.

The Symptom Checker feature offers convenient access for parents with an active MyReid account and a Reid primary care physician.

Here are the symptoms you can check, by age group:

➡️ For patients under 12

• Children’s ear pain

➡️ For patients 12 and older

• Anxiety

• Constipation

• Cold, flu, or COVID-19

• Depression

• Eye redness

• Fever

• Headache

• High blood pressure

• Sinus problems

• Sore throat

• Urinary symptoms

• Vaginal discharge

• Vomiting

How to use the Symptom Checker:

✅ Log in to MyChart.

✅ From the menu, select Symptom Checker.

✅ Select the symptom.

✅ Answer the questions.

📅 Get advice or schedule care — right from your phone

Please note the Symptom Checker isn’t for emergency care. In an emergency, always call 911.

The MyReid app is free and available to download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more or at https://www.reidhealth.org/myreid.

08/18/2025

Take a moment for your health and schedule your screening today – it could save your life.

Free prostate cancer screenings are from 3:30–6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, located in the Reid Health Oncology Conference Room, 1100 Reid Parkway.

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, yet many cases can be treated successfully when found early.

This quick, confidential screening can help detect it before symptoms appear.

Who should consider screening:
• Men 50+ who’ve discussed it with their provider
• African American men, especially over 65
• High-risk men ages 40–45 with a family history

Screenings might include a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and/or a digital re**al exam (DRE).

There’s no cost, no referral. An appointment is needed. Reserve your spot by calling (765) 985-8847. For information on screenings available at Reid, visit https://www.reidhealth.org/screenings.

08/15/2025

East-Central Indiana will soon have 11 new paramedics serving their communities thanks to the inaugural class of our EMS Training Institute’s Paramedic Program!

Everyone who began the program nearly a year ago not only completed it, but each passed their final exam on the first attempt.

Congratulations to:

• Zaccheaus Allen, Hunter Cougill, Denzel Durham, Caleb Harmon, Samuel Weller, and Benjamin Willey of the Richmond Fire Department
• Lydia Kniesly, Taylor Marcum, Blake Taylor, and Brandy Williams of Reid Health EMS
• Peyton Renforth of New Castle/Henry County EMS

The Paramedic Program is an 11-month course that begins each year in September and runs until August. It includes classwork as well as clinical shifts in which students participate in hospital and field-based experiences. They also get direct interaction with physicians and the program’s medical director as well as anesthesiology clinical time. The program also offers mental health support for the students.

Applications are being accepted now for the next cohort, which will begin on Sept. 4.

Learn more at https://www.reidhealth.org/press-releases/ems-training-institute-celebrates-11-new-paramedics-in-inaugural-class.

08/15/2025

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Sebastian Dam 🌟
Sebastian Dam wanted to make a difference in his community, so he joined our Junior Volunteer program. The yearlong experience led the Centerville High School graduate to discover an interest in healthcare.

💬 “Volunteering has helped me realize I want to pursue a career in the medical field."

This summer, Sebastian continues to serve as an Adult Volunteer at Reid. This fall, he’ll attend DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

During his time as a Junior Volunteer, Sebastian was assigned to the Information Desk and the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU). His said his favorite memory during that time was drawing and decorating the Information Desk.

✔️ His advice to current or future Junior Volunteers?
"Enjoy the small things."

Sebastian says volunteering has been a fun and rewarding experience — he enjoys helping people and making new friends.

His family includes his parents, Gregory Dam and Jennifer Olson, and his sister, Sylvia.

Thank you, Sebastian, for your dedication to your community! 👏

🔗 Interested in volunteering with Sebastian? For information on volunteering at Reid, visit https://www.reidhealth.org/volunteer-opportunities.

08/15/2025

We’re grateful for Sophia Mitchell’s generosity in donating thousands of ounces of milk to the Reid Health Milk Depot and The Milk Bank. Her contribution will help nourish premature and ill infants in NICUs and support families in need.

Thanks to the dedication of donors like Sophia, The Milk Bank continues its mission to ensure safe, pasteurized human milk is available to all infants who need it most — giving them the best possible start in life.

Our Milk Depot is located inside the Reid Health Residency Clinic at 795 Sim Hodgin Parkway in Richmond. Donation or pick-up are available by appointment, call Harley Alyea, Medical Assistant for the Reid Health Residency Clinic, at (765) 966-5949. If you’re a pumping mom with extra milk and would like to donate, visit themilkbank.org/donate-milk to learn how you can help.

08/14/2025

At some point, parents might expect germs to come into play after the start of school. But how can we tell if our child’s symptoms are because of germs, allergies, or something else? There's a new way to check symptoms though MyReid for parents with an active account and who have a Reid primary care provider.

Even if back-to-school germs haven’t hit your house yet, the Symptom Checker in MyReid is a helpful tool to have ready when they do.

Whether it’s a sore throat, fever, or something else, you can quickly check symptoms and determine steps without needing to call or wait for an appointment.

Here are the symptoms you can check, by age group:
➡️ For patients under 12
• Children’s ear pain

➡️ For patients 12 and older
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Cold, flu, or COVID-19
• Depression
• Eye redness
• Fever
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Sinus problems
• Sore throat
• Urinary symptoms
• Vaginal discharge
• Vomiting

How to use the Symptom Checker:
✅ Log in to MyChart.
✅ From the menu, select Symptom Checker.
✅ Select the symptom.
✅ Answer the questions.

📅 Get advice or schedule care — right from your phone

Please note the Symptom Checker isn’t for emergency care. In an emergency, always call 911.

The MyReid app is free and available to download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more or at https://www.reidhealth.org/myreid.

08/13/2025

Parents, the Wayne County Health Department is hosting a Back on Track Health Fair tomorrow (Aug. 14) in partnership with MDWise. The event offers immunizations, lead testing, health screenings, child safety information, and more.

For more information or transportation assistance, visit MDwise.org/BackOnTrack or call 800-356-1204. See the Wayne County Health Department’s post for additional details.

08/09/2025

Whether school has just started or is right around the corner, getting organized is easier with MyReid! If you need your child’s immunization or allergy records for school forms, the School Health Summary in MyReid lets you view and print everything you need in just a few clicks.

✅ How to access:
▪️ Log in to MyReid.
▪️ Go to the Sharing Hub.
▪️ Select Download School Health Summary.
▪️ Select the acknowledgement of terms and conditions.
▪️ Select “Request Download.”

✅You’ll be notified when your School Health Summary is available.

To access medical records for a minor, proxy access is needed. Information on how to create or request proxy access is available in MyReid.

The MyReid app is free and available to download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more or at https://www.reidhealth.org/myreid.