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Did you know using a fan as a main cooling device won’t lower your body temperature or prevent heat-related illness? Fans circulate air but won’t lower the room temperature or the body’s core temperature.

With an advisory for high humidity and heat in effect until Friday evening, stay cool with these tips:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Take frequent breaks in shaded areas or inside with air conditioning when available.
• Schedule outdoor tasks for early morning or evening hours when temperatures are cooler.
• Don’t leave children or pets unattended outdoors or in vehicles.
• Check on neighbors or relatives.
• Wear a hat, loose, lightweight clothing, and sunscreen with at least an SPF (sun protection factor) 15.
• Outdoor workers should take extra precautions.

For more information, read the summer heat safety precautions blog: https://www.reidhealth.org/blog/summer-heat-safety-precautions-you-need-to-know

According to the CDC, 44% of men who are due for a yearly physical don't schedule the visit. Yearly physicals allow the opportunity to share new concerns and health changes with your provider. It’s also a chance to review preventive care. The earlier issues are found and the sooner they can be addressed, the better the outcome might be.

Requesting an appointment that works best with your schedule is easy! Visit MyReid through the patient portal or the mobile app and select "visits."

How do you beat the heat? Be a penguin. Andrea Lykens, RN, Inpatient Care, dressed as a penguin to bring laughs and smiles to patients and the Reid team. A moment of kindness brings joy to Andrea, too. With temperatures expected to reach 97 degrees through the week, take time to cool off, hydrate, and check on neighbors if they might need assistance during times of high temperatures or humidity.

Happy Father's Day! Fatherhood brings many benefits to men and their families, including to their physical and mental health. Men’s Health Awareness Month joins in celebration with Father's Day to focus on the special health needs of men and boys, and the importance for them to be proactive and prioritize their health.

Today as we honor fathers and father figures, we support men as they make efforts to be present for themselves and their health, just as they have for others. 👔

Congratulations to Sharrie Harlin, this year's ATHENA Leadership Award recipient for her excellence in professionalism, service to the community, and leadership! Sharrie is the Manager of Community Engagement for Reid Health. For more details, see the post from Wayne County Athena Leadership Awards below.

Congratulations to Sharrie Harlin (Reid Health) for being selected as the 2024 Wayne County ATHENA Leadership Award recipient! Sharrie will be honored at the dinner on August 8th. Mark your calendars to attend this exciting event. Tickets go on sale June 21st!

Learn more about the award online at: https://waynecoathena.com/

Reid Health is excited to welcome the newest members to our care team! This group of nurses recently attended the General Nursing Orientation as part of their onboarding process. Incoming inpatient nurses go through this orientation together to build friendships and support systems from the very beginning. They'll proceed to learn closely alongside their unit managers and nurse educators as they get started at Reid.

⭐Help us welcome this group by leaving a comment below! 🩺

The celebration of our wonderful Nursing Assistants continues! Meet some of Reid's Certified Nursing Assistants from the Heart & Vascular Team. The members shown here are from the Cath Lab & Diagnostics and Cardiopulmonary Rehab in both Richmond & Connersville,

These are just a few members of our Reid's nursing support team, but we're excited to celebrate them and their contributions to patient care. Thank you for what you do 💙!

Reid Health celebrates our Nurse Care Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Student Nurse Technicians for their contributions to patient safety and care. Nursing assistants bring knowledge and skills at the clinical and clerical level, ranging from processing physician orders and maintaining medical records to assisting patients with scheduling appointments. Join us in thanking NCAs, CNAs, and SNTs for all they do during National Nursing Assistants Week.

⭐Happy Nursing Assistants Week!⭐

Reid ENT offers Inspire® Sleep Therapy, designed to significantly improve sleep apnea events in those with obstructive sleep apnea. For those who struggle with CPAPs, the therapy is a safe, FDA-approved alternative minimally invasive option with a 90% success rate. 😴

Reid ENT and Inspire Sleep Therapy are hosting a FREE virtual educational event on June 25 at 6 p.m. View event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/SYzYSaSiz22AScB8/

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To learn more about this solution visit our website here: https://www.reidhealth.org/inspire-sleep

Congrats to the new EMS Training Institute graduates!

Learn more about the program here: https://www.reidhealth.org/ems-training-institute

Congratulations to Reid Health EMS Training Institute's newest EMT graduates!! These candidates will be taking their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive and psychomotor skills exams in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for lots of newly certified EMT alerts!!

Whether it's a sunburn from too much fun in the sun or a grill burn from a backyard barbeque, Reid Health Urgent Care has you covered! Don't let summer mishaps slow you down—get treated quickly and get back to the fun in no time. Save time on your visit by scheduling an appointment for convenient care.

Click here: https://myreidhealth.org/mychart/scheduling/onmyway

Remembering to practice your ABCDEs can help you to reduce the risk for skin cancer. ABCDE is a great way to know the signs and characteristics of melanoma and what you should look for including Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving.

☀️For more on the ABCDE rule, check out our blog for images and descriptions on what to look for at https://www.reidhealth.org/blog/melanoma-detection-the-abcde-rule

Did you know it's four times more likely for a worker in healthcare to be affected by violence than other industries?

Many incidents go unreported because healthcare workers might think their assailant’s actions can be attributed to altered conditions affecting their mental state. As a result, 70% of incidents aren’t reported by nurses, according to the Indiana Hospital Association.

Violence isn’t part of the job. Reid Health is committed to providing high-quality care, but also to the safety of those in our care and staff. To help support an environment of safety and security, the Reid Health Police Department gives assistance with violent incidents. Reid’s Police Department takes proactive measures to ensure the safety of Reid team members by presenting programs on staff safety as well as other related topics.

As we recognize Hospitals Against Violence Day, join us in combating purposeful acts of violence in the workplace and our communities.

To report incidents of violence, please call the Reid Health Police Department at (765) 983-3200.

Whitewater Valley Primary Care Suite 2 (1473 Indiana 44, Connersville) will operate 8 a.m.-noon on Friday, June 7.

Hagerstown senior Collin Beaty was presented with the Culberson Family & Reid Health Scholarship during the Honors Program at Hagerstown High School. Congratulations, Collin! Read about Collin and the Culberson Scholarship: https://www.reidhealth.org/press-releases/culberson-scholarship-recipient-is-all-in

National Cancer Survivors Day was earlier this month, but on June 14, Reid Health will host its own Survivors Day celebration. Join us at 11 a.m. in the Reid Cancer Center parking lot for music, giveaways, food, and fellowship as we honor cancer survivors such as Frances Jordan, Marcia Norman, and Marlene Sweet.

Over a four-month period, sisters Norman and Sweet underwent double mastectomies while their mother, Jordan, had a mastectomy of her right breast.

“If women think something’s wrong – even if the mammogram says it’s good – they should talk to their doctor and push for an ultrasound,” Sweet said. “And find a doctor who will listen like Dr. Grayson and Dr. Deitsch did.”

To read more of their story of survival, visit https://www.reidhealth.org/patient-stories/1-mother-2-daughters-3-breast-cancer-survivors.

The right training and education can make anyone a lifesaver. The Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) program taught by Reid Health EMS and administered and distributed by Reid Health Community Outreach provides instruction for properly using an AED in the event of an emergency. In addition, CPR training classes are available for individuals for general education or academic certifications. These classes are also available for workplaces. For more information or to schedule a class, contact Craig Towns at [email protected] or call (765) 983 – 3446.

In recognition of National Men’s Health Month, Jordan Parrett, MD, Reid Emergency Department, will present on men’s health at Thriving Thursday. Joining Dr. Parrett are “Community Benefit Spotlight” guests, Mike Horning and Amy Hicks, from Pathway to Damascus Recovery Center for Men.

Medical Monday will welcome Kelly Bales, Territory Manager for Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., to talk about its mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea.

To RSVP and more information, read the news release: https://www.reidhealth.org/press-releases/mens-health-month-thriving-thursday-encourages-men-to-take-charge-of-their-health

Britney Johnson was drawn to the connection Reid Health PACE has to the community and its team approach to caring for senior participants. Now as Associate Director, Johnson finds each day brings new possibilities for PACE and that she's right where she belongs.

"You can tell the care team is dedicated and loves what they do, which makes it a wonderful culture to work in." -- Britney Johnson, Associate Director for Reid Health PACE

Read more: https://www.reidhealth.org/press-releases/new-associate-director-joins-healthcare-setting-unlike-any-other-at-reid-health-pace

In our mission for well-being, one person at a time, Reid Health Community Benefit annually awards grants to qualifying organizations supporting the goals of our Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This year's first grant cycle focuses on mental health and substance misuse.

Soldiers in the Army of the Lord received $2,880 for the purchase of the ONESTEP software program for its men's transitional living home. For more information on Reid's CHNA, visit reidcommuities.org.

Another resource Community Benefit has available for residents focused on behavioral, mental health, and substance misuse, is Reid MindWise. The anonymous questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you or a loved one should connect with a behavioral health professional. Access the free, confidential screening here: https://screening.hfihub.com/reid-health.

Reid Pediatric & Internal Medicine is excited to welcome Katie Berry, NP, to the team. Katie began her career at Reid Health as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the age of 15. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, she worked in Critical Care. She later returned to school and earned her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from Indiana University East.

“I want my patients to do well and enjoy life,” Katie said. “I love what I do, and I love to help others.”

When she’s not caring for her patients, Katie’s outside staying busy on her farm, where she lives with her children.

If you’d like to request an appointment with Katie, visit https://www.reidhealth.org/provider/catherine-berry-np-c.

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“Cooking and baking are where I can express myself. Sometimes, it’s not like working at all because it’s very therapeutic. I love to create different items and share them with everyone. I love the feedback I get, and I feel appreciated.” - June's Ambassador, Becki Foreman

⭐Read her full story here: https://www.reidhealth.org/press-releases/baking-icing-3000-plus-cupcakes-a-labor-of-love-for-june-ambassador

Each June, Men’s Health Month encourages men to be proactive about their overall health. According to the CDC, women prioritize preventive care visits at a rate that’s 69% higher than men. On average, men are living five fewer years than women. Preventive care can help identify and treat diseases early, resulting in better outcomes. This month, we’ll share information about available services and ways to conveniently prioritize your health.

>>One quick way to get connected to care is by going to https://www.reidhealth.org/schedule-now. Easily schedule an appointment that works best for you.

Cheers to your bright future! 🌟🎉

Today, on National Cancer Survivor’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors, their support systems, and loved ones who join them on their journeys. Together, we look ahead to a healthy future, and we celebrate life.