COVID-19 TIPS FOR EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
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As families begin to plan for the holidays, please consider the following safety precautions to protect your family and prevent the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season.
Shot for Your Heart
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Health experts advise almost everyone get an annual flu shot. But if you're wavering, here's another fact to consider: Doing so may protect your heart.
IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON CANCER CARE
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Columbus Regional Health oncologist talks about COVID-19 and cancer care. Dr. Nadeem Ikhlaque, a medical oncologist and hematologist at Columbus Regional Health’s Cancer Center, spoke with The Republic about how the pandemic has impacted cancer care, the dangers that the latest surge in coronavirus cases poses for cancer patients and why he is encouraging his patients to get vaccinated.
VIDEO: Karin's Story
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Karin Sharp had a persistent mild feeling in her chest and decided to have it checked out. Doctors discovered that three of her heart arteries were completely or almost closed.
COVID-19 BOOSTER & THIRD DOSE VACCINE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If you're six months, or more, past the second shot of your primary COVID-19 vaccine series, or you're two months, or more, past the single-dose shot, you're eligible for a booster. The CDC also recommends moderately to severely immunocompromised people consider receiving an additional (third) dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) at least 28 days after the completion of the initial two-dose series.
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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