Get a Flu Shot Now, Stay Healthier Later

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Vaccinating gives your body time to develop virus-fighting antibodies well before flu season is in full swing.

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Infographic: Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency?

Infographic illustrating where you should go if you need medical attention.

Not sure where to seek medical attention? This chart will help you understand how to choose between primary care, urgent care or the emergency department the next time you need care.

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Give Your Kids a Shot Against Cancer With the HPV Vaccine

About eight in 10 people will eventually be exposed to HPV. It’s one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Often, people don’t even know they have it. A new study confirms one way to keep your kids safe is to get them vaccinated against HPV, or human papillomavirus. This may slash their risk of developing cervical cancer by up to 88%.

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Volunteer Spotlight: John Brooks

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John Brooks is a self-described “people person.” That has made volunteering at the greeter stations at Columbus Regional Hospital a great fit.

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Antibiotics: the double-edged sword

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Today, there are more than 100 different antibiotics at our disposal to treat both minor and major infectious conditions. However, there is another side to this group of chemicals that isn’t so encouraging: side effects and resistance. How do we maximize the goodness of these antibiotics and shed the risks as much as possible?

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  • Columbus Regional Health and Cigna Healthcare Reach Coverage Agreement

    Jul 3, 2025, 15:10 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Cigna Healthcare. Columbus Regional Health is in network with Cigna commercial medical plans.
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  • Statement Regarding Recent Closure Announcements

    Jun 30, 2025, 18:15 by DeClue, A.
    Due to mounting financial pressures, Columbus Regional Health has made the difficult decision to close its Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, as well as outpatient practice, CRH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
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  • Introducing CarePayment -- A Friendly Payment Plan Option

    Jun 26, 2025, 09:09 by DeClue, A.
    You may be eligible for a CarePayment plan if you or someone you are a guarantor for has a current payment plan with terms over 12 months.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Announces New Foundation President

    Jun 22, 2025, 18:15 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health is pleased to announce that Tanya Hand has accepted the role of president of Columbus Regional Health Foundation. She will start in the position on June 30, 2025. Hand will replace current president, Julie Abedian, who announced her plan to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Community Impact Officer and as CRH Foundation President, effective August 21, 2025.
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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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