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Columbus Regional Health suspends all elective surgeries and procedures in Surgical Services, Endoscopy Center and Outpatient Cath Lab
The suspension of non-urgent and non-emergent surgical procedures is geared toward the preservation of healthcare resources, which are at critical capacity.
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Dr. Kiser Named Indiana Caregiver of the Year
Dr. Lee Kiser was honored with the Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year Award by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) at its 2021 Annual Meeting, which was held virtually.
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CRH Workforce Spotlight: Patty Gabbard
Patty Gabbard has worked as a certified medical assistant at Columbus Pediatrics for 28 years. While most of that time has been spent working in the practice, due to COVID she spent most of the last year working in various locations as needed.
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Bariatric Center Changes Name to "Weight Loss Institute"
Effective September 1, 2021, the Bariatric Center will operate under the new name of the Weight Loss Institute of Columbus Regional Health.
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CRH Nursing Spotlight: Casey Stewart
Being a nurse is something Casey Stewart has wanted to do as long as she can remember. Her life initially took a different career path, though, working many years as a hair stylist. But a few years ago, nursing was “pulling at her heart strings,” she said. Within two weeks, she had enrolled in a nursing program at Ivy Tech in Madison, Indiana.
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CRH updates visitor options
Effective Wednesday Aug. 25, each non-COVID-positive or non-suspected-positive patient may have one visitor at a time.
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CRH Workforce Spotlight: Angie Turner, Registered Nurse
Angie is an RN on the 6 Tower Medical-Surgical floor. She feels being a nurse suits her personality well as she enjoys getting to know patients and helping to ease their mind as they face different health issues. She also likes the variety in her job and the learning opportunities it offers.
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Hospital further alters visitor options to enhance safety
Each COVID-positive or COVID rule-out patient on the non-critical-care inpatient units may have one visitor only per day. Additionally, visiting hours have been modified to 4 to 6 p.m. only. For COVID-positive patients in the ICU, we are no longer allowing visitors. Exceptions will be allowed for end-of-life situations or other circumstances deemed therapeutic by the healthcare team.
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Hospital receives national award for chest pain treatment
CRH was awarded the Platinum Performance Achievement Award, based on its ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
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CRH Exec Spotlight: Julie Abedian, VP, Community Health Initiatives and Foundation President
Julie Abedian has found healthcare executive leadership to be an ideal fit for her professional and personal interests. “I love the complexity. I love the people,” she said.
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Four Sneaky Causes of Back Pain
Are you experiencing ongoing achiness or sudden and sharp back pain? When injury or heavy lifting isn’t to blame, consider these possible culprits.