Who is Likely to Develop a Difficult Wound?

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The people most likely to develop a non-healing wound are those with either arterial or venous disease as well as people with neuropathy.

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Kids with Sleep Problems Face Risk of Hypertension

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Snoring occurs when your muscles relax and block your airway during sleep. Although the risk increases with age, children and even infants aren’t immune. Because kids’ breath is faster and shallower than adults’, apnea can cause a harmful buildup of carbon dioxide in their bloodstream.

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Three Exercises to Wake Up Sleepy Glutes

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Thanks to technology, modern life involves a lot of sitting—and many of us have done more of that since the pandemic began than ever before. Sitting for long stretches can reduce the activation of your gluteal muscles. Over time, they atrophy and weaken.

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Medical Experts Advise Starting Colorectal Cancer Screenings at Age 45

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Most cancer screening tests, like those for breast and prostate cancer, help healthcare providers find and treat the disease early. Some tests for colorectal cancer, including colonoscopies, go farther. They can actually remove abnormal growths in your colon and rectum. These tests don’t just spot cancer, they may prevent it.

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What is the difference between a screening and diagnostic mammogram?

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Breast care is extremely important to your overall health and wellbeing. One of the best tools in breast health is imaging. Imaging can come in many different forms: mammograms, MRI and ultrasound. Learn about the difference between a screening mammogram and a diagnostic mammogram.

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    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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    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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    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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