Have Diabetes? It's Time to Build a Better Breakfast

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially if you have type 2 diabetes. Research shows skipping breakfast can be bad for blood sugar and insulin.

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What is the Difference Between Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Devices and Prescription Hearing Aids?

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Many Americans with hearing issues can benefit from the use of hearing aid devices. However, there are many different types of hearing aids. It is important to understand the differences between over-the-counter (OTC) devices and prescription hearing aids prior to making this important decision.

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Who Should Get a Flu Shot This Season?

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Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza.

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Lung Nodule Review Board Results

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At CRH, we have formed a multidisciplinary team of physicians and medical professionals to create a robust screening program known as the Lung Nodule Review Board (LNRB). The LNRB meets weekly to review lung nodules found during low-dose CT scans of the chest that have met severity criteria outlined by the American College of Radiology. The team reviews each case thoroughly and works collectively to determine the best plan of care for each patient. Learn about our results over the past 5 years.

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Family Medical History: Knowledge is Power

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You may have inherited your dad’s blue eyes or your mom’s curly hair, but if one of your parents develops diabetes or heart disease, your fate is not sealed. In fact, a combination of genes and lifestyle factors, such as diet, smoking and exercise habits, cause most conditions that run in families.

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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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