What Is Geriatrics, and Why Is This Specialty Important?
As people age, they are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Geriatricians are trained to manage these complex conditions and to help patients navigate the often-complicated treatment regimens.
Teaching Your Kids to Take Medicine Safely
Whether your child needs an occasional over-the-counter remedy or has an ongoing prescription, talking about it openly can help them stay safe. It also eases them into taking responsibility for it as they grow older. The time you spend teaching them now can help children avoid substance misuse, abuse, and addiction later in life.
Don’t Explain Away the Subtle Signs of Heart Trouble
Too often, issues like shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness and intermittent chest pain are chalked up to old age. But these may be symptoms of a heart condition called aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing of the opening between the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
What are the symptoms of a Stroke? When should I seek treatment?
About 700,000 Americans each year suffer from a stroke. A stroke is an attack on your brain. Strokes occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts.
Mastering Menopause
Some women consider menopause a health problem to bring to the doctor. Others view it as a natural part of life to be managed, not treated. Either way, this time of life can be a bit like traveling in a new city without a map — or even a clear destination.
CRH News
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CRH Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care
Aug 1, 2024, 14:57 by DeClue, A.The Gold Plus designation was achieved by an 85 percent or greater adherence on all safety, quality and care measures for at least two consecutive years. CRH was also named to the Stroke Honor Roll Elite.Full story -
Columbus Regional Health announces retirement of President & CEO
Jul 29, 2024, 15:19 by DeClue, A.After nearly 34 years of service with Columbus Regional Health, Jim Bickel, President and Chief Executive Officer, has announced his intent to retire from the organization in 2025.Full story -
CRH recognized for excellence in lactation care
Jun 24, 2024, 15:26 by DeClue, A.In addition, the facility demonstrated that it has recently completed activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.Full story -
Take the ColumBUS Transit Survey
Jun 20, 2024, 08:33 by Newton, A.ColumBUS Transit is conducting a Route Study to look for opportunities to improve the service. Your input will help guide priorities and inform decisions about the future of public transit in our community.Full story -
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice moves to NexusPark
Jun 19, 2024, 14:24 by DeClue, A.CRH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will open at NexusPark on July 1.Full story -
Memorial Day Holiday Physician Office Hours
May 22, 2024, 11:49 by DeClue, A.In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, most Columbus Regional Health Physicians offices and outpatient clinics will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.Full story