Young Adults’ Stroke Risk Is on the Rise

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Stroke has long been viewed as a risk for just the older population. Now research is showing a concerning new trend. About one in seven strokes now occur in 15- to 49-year-olds.

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Athletic Trainers Making an Impact

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Columbus Regional Health has partnered with local high schools to become the official provider of sports medicine, athletic training services, and competition coverage.

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Patient Testimonial: Dr. Sonderman's Story

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When Dr. Tom Sonderman was diagnosed with a urologic problem, he sought the care and treatment of Columbus Regional Health Urology. When it was determined the best course of action would be to remove his prostate, Dr. John Francis and his team used state-of-the-art robotic surgery to perform the procedure.

Full Story: Patient Testimonial: Dr. Sonderman's Story

Should I Consider a Lung Scan?

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Columbus Regional Health has the ability to screen for lung cancer and identify it in early stages. Timely identification and diagnosis of lung cancer is the key to long-term survival.

Full Story: Should I Consider a Lung Scan?

Listen to Your Heart: Symptoms to Watch For

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term for many conditions that can affect your heart. Knowing the difference between these conditions, and which symptoms they cause, can be important.

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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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