How to Stay Safe in the Sun

Spending time outdoors can boost your health both physically and mentally, but it is important to protect your skin while you enjoy that warm, refreshing sunshine. Too much sun increases your risk for skin cancer, skin aging, and sunburn. Follow these sun safety tips to make your day in the sun flawless.

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Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations for Teens and Young Adults

Did you know that meningococcal meningitis can kill within hours? Teens and young adults are at a greater risk for contracting this deadly disease. The best way to protect yourself and the ones you love from this very serious bacteria is to make sure all teens and young adults get vaccinated.

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Water Safety for Adults and Children

One of the best summer time activities is swimming in a pool or lake, but do you know the significant risks involved with water activities? Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. Following are recommendations to keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the water this summer.

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What Is Geriatrics, and Why Is This Specialty Important?

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As people age, they are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Geriatricians are trained to manage these complex conditions and to help patients navigate the often-complicated treatment regimens.

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Teaching Your Kids to Take Medicine Safely

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Whether your child needs an occasional over-the-counter remedy or has an ongoing prescription, talking about it openly can help them stay safe. It also eases them into taking responsibility for it as they grow older. The time you spend teaching them now can help children avoid substance misuse, abuse, and addiction later in life.

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  • First EV-ICD Procedure Performed at CRH

    May 13, 2025, 13:42 by Newton, A.
    Congratulations to cardiac electrophysiologist Albert Sey, MD, MPH, and cardiothoracic surgeon Gregory Dedinsky, MD, FACS, on performing the first Extra Vascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV-ICD) procedure at CRH, with support from Surgical and Cardiac Cath Lab staff! The EV-ICD procedure treats sudden cardiac arrest and abnormal heartbeats with defibrillation and special pacing therapy.
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  • Cigna Health Plans Soon to be Out-of-Network

    May 13, 2025, 08:10 by DeClue, A.
    This means patients insured by Cigna would be subject for out-of-network fees for services rendered through any CRH facility or physician office.
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  • CRH Emergency Services to participate in military training exercise

    May 12, 2025, 15:25 by DeClue, A.
    The exercises also help the CRH Emergency Department team members learn how to transport and triage patients into emergency care from military vehicles and a simulated mass casualty event.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Foundation welcomes new board members

    Apr 18, 2025, 14:25 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health Foundation is pleased to welcome three new community members and two new Columbus Regional Health executives to its board.
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  • Hospital Expands Visitor Options

    Apr 14, 2025, 10:32 by DeClue, A.
    Visitors age 14 and up are welcome, at the discretion of the patient’s care team and any capacity restraints within the inpatient care setting.
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  • Update: Bartholomew County Flooding Response

    Apr 6, 2025, 16:04 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health continues to be open and operating under normal circumstances. All inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services continue as normal. The following is information on how to access the hospital and other outpatient clinic areas from the west side of Bartholomew County.
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