TODAy’s WeaTHER FRIDAY, DEC. 28, 2018 Today: Mostly cloudy morning. Partly cloudy afternoon. Wind gusting to 30 mph. Temps falling during the day. SHERIDAN | NOBLESVIllE | CICERO | ARCADIA Tonight: Partly cloudy. IKE ATLANTA | WESTFIELD | CARMEL | FISHERS NEWS GATHERING L & PARTNER FOllOW US! HIGH: Temps falling LOW: 31 CHS explosion investigation continues “I have spoken with two men that walked out of an explosion and fire last night – miracles happen! I am so thankful for CFD and CPD who cared for those men and evacuated kids and others out of the building. Many heroes took good care of one an- other in a scary situation. Thank you.” – Dr. Michael Beresford, Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent Photo provided by Carmel Fire Department The Carmel Fire Department, along with the Carmel Police Department, Hamilton County Emergency Management and Carmel Clay Schools, are continuing their investigation into the Wednesday explosion at Carmel High School. See more photos and information on Page 3 and at ReadTheReporter.com. Mike Snowden, Darin Riney both resign effective early 2019 . Doctor visits are County to conduct national never fun at any age As I’ve men- 70s and 80s – tioned before, she’s had spots search for new 9-1-1 leadership there are many of basal cell similarities be- carcinoma that The REPORTER would consider leaving my current po- tween taking had to be taken Hamilton County’s 9-1-1 dispatch cen- sition for,” Snowden said. “My fami- care of your el- care of at the ter has earned a variety of awards, both ly is thrilled to have the opportunity to derly parent and dermatologist’s state and national, and set the standard go home.” raising your own office. Thank- for dispatcher training. In 2019, Hamilton Mark Heirbrandt, president of the children. One AMY SHANKLAND fully this skin County will be looking for new leadership Hamilton County Commissioners, said area that comes Sandwiched cancer grows to hopefully take the 9-1-1 call center to Snowden has been instrumental in his to mind lately is slowly, rarely the next level. leadership position as Director of 9-1- doctor appointments. spreads to other parts of Mike Snowden, Executive Director of 1 Communications. When your kids are the body, and is easily Communications for Hamilton County, “His exceptional leadership under 18, you typically removed. Well, compara- has tendered his resignation. He has ac- qualities were demonstrated take them to the doctor at tively speaking. cepted a job as City Administrator for the during the Noblesville West least once a year for check Over the last few city of O’Fallon, Mo. Middle School shooting,” ups (and more often as months Mom’s had to “I wish to convey my thanks to the Heirbrandt said. “We newborns.) Sometimes have spots of carcinoma County Commissioners for their faith in my wish him continued these appointments in- removed either through abilities,” Snowden said. “I would also like success in his future volve the dreaded needle cauterization or with to thank the members of the 9-1-1 Execu- endeavors and thank for vaccinations. In my (gulp!) an excision. The tive Board, the Public Safety Board, as well him for his service.” case, this process consist- latter of course involves as the Mayors for their support, guidance Snowden’s last ed of me holding one of those dang sharp objects. and rock solid support during my tenure.” day with Hamilton my young sons on my lap Mom has had two ex- Snowden came to Hamilton County in County will be Jan. and looking away when cisions. The first time I 2013 from St. Charles County, Mo., where 25, 2019. An interim the nurse stepped up with stared at my phone with he served in Training and Quality Assur- Director will be an- the dreaded sharp instru- intense concentration as ance. In his current position, Snowden nounced soon. That per- ment. Dr. Siebe and his nurse leads a state-of-the-art police, fire and son will supervise the I can’t even look at worked on a spot on her EMS emergency communications center. communication center someone with a needle on arm. But my imagination The City of O’Fallon is Snowden’s while the county con- a TV program or movie, was still racing and I felt hometown. There, he will lead a city of ducts a national search for Photo illustration provided let alone in a real med- bad knowing they had to more than 700 employees and a total bud- Snowden's replacement. Executive Director of Communications ical office. If I do, the jab her with needles to get of more than $100 million. Mike Snowden is moving back to his staff would no longer be numb her up first. “There is no other job I See Resignations . Page 2 hometown in Missouri in January. dealing with one patient, The second time, I but two as they pick up accidentally glimpsed up my lifeless body from as Dr. Siebe was numb- the floor due to a fainting ing up Mom’s forehead. Hospital prices go public in 2019 spell. My stomach rolled. I felt Thankfully my sons weak and light-headed as WISH-TV | wishtv.com the Centers for Medicare are now 18 and 16 and I saw her forehead puff A new federal rule will and Medicaid Services, told “Putting our price information on our website is not difficult, they handle needles with- up. I wanted to scream, require all hospitals to post the Associated Press the but it’s only a small part of the information that patients need to out flinching. I haven’t “Don’t hurt my mama!” a master list of prices online new requirement for online estimate their out-of-pocket expenses. Since had to even hold their Once again, like with my each insurance company and particular detailing the services they prices reflects the Trump plan processes so differently, it’s difficult to hands in years and the children, it was so hard provide so people can re- administration’s ongoing know the exact expense for each individual. days of getting ice cream to see someone I love view them. efforts to encourage patients Calculating a more accurate out-of-pocket afterwards to soothe them feel pain. Starting Jan. 1, every to become better-educat- cost involves an in-depth look at the patient’s – and me – are long gone. I’m relieved to say that hospital nationwide will be ed decision makers in their particular insurance plan, whether he or she But just when I Mom’s done with needles required to post standard own care. has met the deductible, and the complexity of thought those painful days for a while. And I’m glad “We are just beginning the test or procedure. We encourage patients charges online for every to use our customer service department as a of seeing someone I love that her facility takes care item and every service they on price transparency,” Ver- resource to assist them with navigating through this process.” getting stuck one or more of flu and pneumonia provide. ma said. “We know that hos- times were over, now I’m shots each year! Think about everything pitals have this information – Riverview Health Chief Financial Officer Brenda Baker taking my mother to var- If we ever do have to from drugs and casts to or- and we’re asking them to ious doctor appointments. face those sharp objects gan transplants and anesthe- post what they have online.” Some hospitals, how- idea of some basic proce- And lately they’ve in- again, I think this time I’ll sia. In years past, hospitals ever, have published some dures. volved those dreaded nee- hold her hand – while star- This requirement was have been mum when it information like a small Other hospitals require dles and other instruments ing intently at the wall, of originally introduced in comes to price lists, claiming number of prices online, or patients who want price in- of torture. course. And maybe we’ll the Affordable Care Act of they contained proprietary they've shared them with formation to contact their Poor Mom has had to go get Dairy Queen af- 2010. information or would be too hospital associations so po- deal with the effects of her terwards to help make it Seema Verma, head of confusing for patients. tential patients can get an See Prices . Page 2 tanning sessions from the all better. 2 News Guerin Catholic responds to video of students mocking, bullying classmate WISH-TV | wishtv.com sitting in a vehicle, record site, Guerin Catholic High that was posted on social moment grounded in our vi- administrators are providing Guerin Catholic High themselves as they rap vul- School President Dr. John media. As Christians, we sion to Lead with Humility, support and are in contact School has responded to gar lyrics denigrating and Atha responded with the fol- strive to respect the dignity Serve with Love, and Trust with the families involved a video posted to Twitter demeaning another student lowing statement: of each human person and in Providence. to work through the disci- showing Guerin Catholic while wearing Guerin Cath- "We have recently been clearly this incident goes Our students’ safety and plinary process. cheerleaders mocking and olic cheerleading uniforms. made aware of the fact that against that ideal. As a Cath- well-being are paramount If you have questions or bullying a classmate. After the video was a group of our students cre- olic high school, we will use and this behavior will not concerns that you would like to In the video, the students, posted to the social media ated an inappropriate video this situation as a teaching be tolerated.