Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Dr. BCW, a renowned medical professional, has been named an Omega Phi Beta Ambassador. Omega Phi Beta is a national, multicultural sorority that emphasizes academic excellence, community service, and sisterhood. The sorority also focuses on promoting women’s empowerment, leadership, and advocacy.

Dr. Curry-Winchell’s appointment as an ambassador is a testament to her commitment to academic excellence, community service, and women’s empowerment. As an ambassador, she will work to promote the sorority’s values and goals, including supporting women’s education, leadership, and advocacy.

Dr. Curry-Winchell’s work as a medical professional and community leader aligns with Omega Phi Beta’s values. She serves as the Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, Co-Lead of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Carbon Health and Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. She is also the founder of Beyond Clinical Walls.  A social media series that aims to provide health information to improve health literacy and reduce health inequities.

Additionally, Dr. Curry-Winchell volunteers as an assistant medical examiner at Washoe County Child Protective Services.  She also serves as the medical director of the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team. She also does speaking engagements that provide information on health inequities and their impact on marginalized communities.

Dr. Curry-Winchell’s contributions to the medical field and her commitment to community service make her an excellent choice as an Omega Phi Beta Ambassador. Her appointment further solidifies her reputation as a distinguished medical professional and community leader who is dedicated to promoting women’s empowerment, leadership, and advocacy.

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, discusses Dangerously High Blood Sugar and the warning signs that you might experience.

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Our overall health depends on blood sugar levels, and when there is an imbalance, you run the risk of developing serious complications like heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. “It is, in a nutshell, the primary energy source for your body. You require it to survive, “According to Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Urgent Care Medical Director and Physician at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

According to Healthline, Dr. Curry-Winchell explains what to look out for and why in relation to the symptoms of high blood sugar, which can range from subtle to overt signs. Read on—and to safeguard your health and the well-being of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs.

According to Healthline, hyperglycemia, also known as high blood glucose, happens when the blood contains an excessive amount of sugar. This occurs if your body can’t properly utilize insulin or if there is insufficient insulin in your system (insulin is the hormone that carries glucose into the blood). Diabetes is most frequently associated with the disease.

Read the full, Your Blood Sugar Is Dangerously High If You Are Experiencing These Signs- Expert, article @ Opera News

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, named to the Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 149 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know in 2023.

This is a great honor for Dr. BCW.  As a black female physician works hard to give back to her community and provide timely, understandable and accurate health information to everyone, especially the under served.

Dr. BCW is also the founder of Beyond Clinical Walls. This regular series aims to provide health information on social media to help improve health literacy and reduce health inequities and the medical director of the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team. She volunteers as an assistant medical examiner at Washoe County Child Protective Services, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, she joined the Reno Mayor’s Task Force and Governor’s Medical Advisory Team. Dr. BCW co-chairs the Nevada State Medical Association Equity and Diversity Committee. She participates in speaking engagements providing information on health inequities and their impact on marginalized communities’ health and lives. She serves on Silver Summit Healthplan and the Community Health Alliance boards.

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Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD. Urgent Care Medical Director and Physician at Saint Mary’s Medical Group (Reno, Nev.). In addition to her position, Dr. Curry-Winchell volunteers as the assistant medical examiner with the Washoe County CARES program, where she examines victims of child abuse. She was also appointed the public relations chair for the Washoe County Medical Society. Dr. Curry-Winchell was named one of the Sierra Nevada Top 20 Most Powerful Women.

Black Healthcare Leaders of 2023 – Dr. BCW

Dr. Curry-Winchell, Dr. BCW, recently took over as the President of the Washoe County Medical Society.

Dr. BCW brings a wealth of experience and expertise in healthcare, community engagement, and health equity to the role of President.
As the Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity, and Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Carbon Health and Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Dr. Curry-Winchell has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of her community. She is a native Nevadan and a graduate of the University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency in 2015.

Dr. BCW is also the founder of Beyond Clinical Walls. This regular series aims to provide health information on social media to help improve health literacy and reduce health inequities.  The medical director of the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team. She volunteers as an assistant medical examiner at Washoe County Child Protective Services, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, she joined the Reno Mayor’s Task Force and Governor’s Medical Advisory Team. Dr. BCW co-chairs the Nevada State Medical Association Equity and Diversity Committee. She participates in speaking engagements providing information on health inequities and their impact on marginalized communities’ health and lives. She serves on Silver Summit Healthplan and the Community Health Alliance boards.

As the new President of the Washoe County Medical Society, Dr. Curry-Winchell will continue to advocate for healthcare equity and work towards improving healthcare access and outcomes for all community members. She and her husband enjoy life in Reno-Tahoe with their two young girls.
Congratulations to Dr. Curry-Winchell on her appointment as President.  The community looks forward to her leadership in advancing the society’s mission.

Dr. BCW – Washoe County Medical Society President

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, M.D. or Dr. BCW, talks Ozempic and PCOS on her latest episode of Beyond Clinical Walls PODCAST.

Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD (Dr. BCW) sits down with her dear friend Jessica to talk about Ozempic.  Jessica, who has suffered from PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, for years, was recently prescribed Ozempic in an effort to get symptoms under control.  Tune in to hear Jessica’s journey to her diagnosis, the Ozempic prescription and the positive and negative impacts it has had on her over the first few months. With all the coverage that Ozempic has been receiving in the news now is a great time to listen in and hear important details.  Check out the episode with the links below.

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Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, discusses challenges of becoming a medical doctor, the importance of a support team & the role of representation.  Seeing others like yourself can provide the confidence that all the struggles and challenges can be overcome.

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Unfortunately, I had never seen any doctors that looked like me and struggled with doubt. When I shared my goals with people I would often hear, “just stay a PA,” “that’s a lot of school” and “are you sure you can do that.” This is why representation matters for African-Americans. We need to see more of ourselves and people who look like us in the profession to know that it is possible.

With the encouragement and support of my father, I was able to push those voices aside and pursued becoming a physician. I was also fortunate to have someone help me navigate the process of getting into medical school, which involved significant preplanning.

Establishing a network in advance to gain clinical hours and shadowing hours, understanding which courses to take and having help with preparing for the MCAT was critical. These steps can be barriers for African-Americans, as we often do not have access to robust networks or resources. It helps to have a mentor, someone to invest time in you. Most importantly, it helps you to not give up.

Learn more about the challenges to becoming a doctor from Dr. Curry-Winchell continue reading @ Nevada Independent.

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell, discusses heart health in her most recent article for The Nevada Independent.  In her Matters of the Heart article she reviews risk factors, mitigation steps and health practices to help keep your heart as healthy as possible.  Dont miss this insightful article Matters of the Heart.

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With American Heart Month coming up soon, it’s important to shine a light on cardiovascular health and heart disease, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

One person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Additionally, heart disease can affect anyone at any age and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. But what are some of the causes and symptoms of heart disease?

Causes, risk factors

The heart is a powerful, complex organ. There are several factors that enable it to beat and function every day. When heart disease develops, there is something hindering the proper flow of blood to the heart thus preventing the heart from pumping normally.

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Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews how your sleep and your health are related.

Dr. BCW reviews the impact that sleep can have on your health.  A good nights sleep on a regular basis is a critical piece to a healthy.  Lack of sleep can contribute to many critical health impacts for both physical and mental health.  Things like heart disease and depression have been shown in studies to have greater impacts on those who fail to get a good night’s rest.  For more information check on the most recent Beyond Clinical Walls video.

Remember, to subscribe to Beyond Clinical Walls.  It really helps the channel and it helps Dr. BCW continue to provide helpful informations on health topics, health literacy and health inequity .  Thank you so much for your support – Dr. Curry-Winchell

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, reviews recent information that shows colon cancer is hitting younger adults than in years past.

There has been a number of recent examples of younger adults getting diagnosed with colon cancer.  Now the data is showing that more and more colon cancer is hitting younger adults more frequently than in the past.  If you are black you are at an even greater risk since black men and women are more likely to die from colon cancer than our counter parts.  Please take the time to get your colon cancer screening and check out this video for more information.

Remember, to subscribe to Beyond Clinical Walls.  It really helps the channel and it helps Dr. BCW continue to provide helpful informations on health topics, health literacy and health inequity .  Thank you so much for your support – Dr. Curry-Winchell

Dr. BCW, Dr. Curry-Winchell’s, health series Beyond Clinical Walls, warns about a recent increase in the Stomach Bug caused by Norovirus and Shigella.

There has been an increase of stomach sickness due to Norovirus and a bacteria known as Shigella.  These can cause serious sickness that may require medical intervention.  Make sure to check out this video to learn more on the stomach bug.

Remember, to subscribe to Beyond Clinical Walls.  It really helps the channel and it helps Dr. BCW continue to provide helpful informations on health topics, health literacy and health inequity .  Thank you so much for your support – Dr. Curry-Winchell