Antibiotics: the double-edged sword

cdc-QEU-QgIOJKA-unsplash

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?

Full story

VIDEO: Rhonda's Story

hideme-rhonda

Rhonda Taggert's lung screening came back clear, however sharp-eyed physicians on the Lung Nodule Review Board noticed blockage in her heart that required triple bypass surgery.

Full story

Mindful Eating - Enjoy Your Food More (and Eat Less)

untitled

Trying to eat healthier? Watching your weight? Regardless of motivation, it’s easy to take in more calories than you realize.

Full story

Stroke Symptoms in Women

iStock-1223350504_blog

While you may have had normal blood pressure most of your life, a woman's chance of developing high blood pressure increase considerably after menopause. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and is the most controllable risk factor for stroke. Learn the warning signs and act fast.

Full story

Screen Time Straining Your Eyes? Here’s Help

screen-time-and-eye-strain

From remote work to online classrooms, our lives increasingly play out on the pixels of phones, webcams and monitors. But more hours spent gazing into screens can bring blurred vision and achy, tired eyes.

Full story

Links

Links

CRH banner

CRH News

  • CRHP and NexusPark Holiday Closings

    Dec 15, 2025, 17:07 by Laker, J.
    View a list of CRHP and NexusPark closings for the holidays in 2025.
    Full story

  • Electrophysiology Team Uses Varipulse Platform for AFib

    Dec 15, 2025, 13:51 by Westhafer, A.
    Earlier this year our Cath Lab electrophysiology team, led by Dr. Albert Sey, completed their first procedure using the Varipulse Platform for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
    Full story

  • CRH Achieves Primary Stroke Certification

    Dec 15, 2025, 13:10 by User Not Found
    Certification is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Certification by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.
    Full story

  • CRH Lung Institute Named a Center of Excellence

    Dec 4, 2025, 14:17 by Westhafer, A.
    The Columbus Regional Health Lung Institute has been named a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) for its ongoing commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer screening.
    Full story

  • CRH Earns Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehab Recertification

    Nov 18, 2025, 12:39 by Westhafer, A.
    AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field, because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care.
    Full story

  • Requirements Change for Financial Assistance

    Nov 13, 2025, 12:47 by DeClue, A.
    Anyone wishing to receive financial aid through a Columbus Regional Health program must present proof of insurance ineligibility. Financial assistance plans and options will remain available as a potential option to cover remaining balances after an in-network or contracted insurance has paid its portion.
    Full story