Free Breast Care Services Available

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If you are not able to afford breast care services, we may be able to help. Contact the Columbus Regional Health Breast Health Center at 812.376.5315 to see if you meet the requirements for financial assistance.

Prevent Nagging Running Injuries

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Physical therapists often see patients that have allowed their injuries to become chronic in nature. This can occur for a variety of reasons including--weakness, tightness, improper training, avoidance of nagging injuries, and poor shoe wear. Here are a few of the important factors you can control to reduce your chance of those injuries limiting your time away from running.

BRUSH YOUR TEETH TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA AND SEPSIS

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One in every four hospital acquired infections is pneumonia and pneumonia is the leading cause of sepsis. Germs in your mouth replicate five times in 24 hours. Brushing your teeth regularly can help to prevent pneumonia and sepsis.

What is Sepsis?

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According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, sepsis is the leading cause of death following an infection, but with early detection and proper treatment, deadly consequences can be diminished.

Could You Have Aortic Stenosis?

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Aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that occurs with a narrowing of the patient’s aortic valve opening. It primarily happens over time as we age but can also be caused by a birth defect, previous chest radiation, or rheumatic fever.

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CRH News

  • 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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