• Brad Davis, Colon Cancer Survivor

    Dec 21, 2018, 09:22 by Andrew Laker

    Brad Davis wanted to prove to everyone that getting a colonoscopy is no big deal ... so he invited a film crew to his follow-up screening.

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  • Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

    Dec 18, 2018, 14:22 by User Not Found
    Aquatic therapy is treatment and exercises performed in water for relaxation, fitness, physical rehabilitation, and other therapeutic benefits. Therapeutic exercises may include upper extremity, lower extremity, and overall resistance training.
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  • Fruity Wild Rice Stovetop Stuffing

    Nov 28, 2018, 10:36 by User Not Found
    Perk up an old holiday favorite with the brightness of fruit and two kinds of healthy rice.
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  • Don’t Let Germs Rule Your Household

    Nov 20, 2018, 16:12 by User Not Found
    You know that your child could catch the flu from close contact with a classmate, sick sibling or playdate pal. The bigger the family, the more times each year someone is sniffling and sneezing. Get tips on how to keep viruses contained.
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  • The Ins and Outs of Antibiotics

    Nov 9, 2018, 10:51 by User Not Found
    Antibiotics do not work on viruses, such as colds and flu, or runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green. Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria.
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  • Diabetic Foot Care

    Oct 24, 2018, 09:39 by User Not Found
    Diabetes can lead to a number of foot complications. Fortunately, you can prevent most of these with a little extra foot care.
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  • Video: Kyil's Story

    Sep 24, 2018, 10:01 by Andrew Laker

    On May 18, 2018, Kyil McCauley had a massive heart attack. Two months later, he paid a visit to Fire Station 6 to thank the first responders who saved his life.

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  • What Is A Nurse Practitioner?

    Jul 31, 2018, 13:30 by User Not Found
    Nurse practitioners (N.P.s) are clinicians who treat various health issues while focusing on disease prevention, health management, and patient education.
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  • Is My Blood Pressure in the Safe Range?

    Jul 5, 2018, 08:45 by User Not Found
    In 2017, the American Heart Association updated the guidelines for detecting, preventing and treating high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is now defined as 120/80 mmHG or lower. Here is where other numbers fall on the blood pressure scale.
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  • Don’t Become a Statistic

    May 30, 2018, 10:00 by User Not Found
    Columbus Regional Health joins nationwide effort to save lives through colorectal cancer screenings.
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  • What to Expect During a Colonoscopy

    May 22, 2018, 13:14 by Andrew Laker
    While a colonoscopy may not be the most pleasant health screening you’ll ever have, it is one of the best tools to diagnose colorectal cancer. Your doctor can remove polyps, if you have any, during the same procedure. Here’s what you can expect.
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  • A Whole New Take on Eating Green

    Apr 6, 2018, 10:56 by User Not Found
    Less is more when it comes to eating your way toward a healthier Earth.
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  • Opioid Abuse Awareness: What It Means to You

    Apr 5, 2018, 13:25 by Andrew Laker
    Not everyone who uses opioid pain pills becomes addicted. Each person’s body and brain are different. The likelihood of becoming addicted goes up with longer use, whereas, for some people, physical dependence can begin within the first week of routine use.
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  • The impact of heart health on wound healing

    Feb 9, 2018, 12:06 by User Not Found
    Although there are several factors that can affect wound healing, heart health is one of the most important. Heart disease may prevent the body from getting the oxygen it needs to heal.
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  • My Ears Are Ringing! What Treatments Are Available?

    Jan 19, 2018, 10:09 by User Not Found
    Approximately 50 million people in the United States perceive a ringing, buzzing, hissing, crickets or roaring sound in their ears or head. This sound is called Tinnitus; which is not a disease but is a symptom of many different ear conditions. It is one of the most common and frustrating ear problems that can interfere with one’s quality of life.
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  • Habits for a healthy winter

    Dec 7, 2017, 10:06 by User Not Found
    As the holiday season continues, enjoy the festivities and merriment, but don't let you health take a back seat. Find out the best ways to maintain health and wellness this winter.
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  • Heart Healthy Recipe - Chicken Quinoa Soup

    Nov 21, 2017, 10:17 by User Not Found

    Not only is this soup delicious and filling, it also contains heart healthy ingredients like kale, carrots, and quinoa. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat and helps to prevent heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol.

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  • Advanced COPD: GERD is Common

    Sep 8, 2017, 15:18 by Andrew Laker
    GERD symptoms include heartburn, sore throat, hoarseness, belching, coughing and wheezing and trouble swallowing.
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  • Understanding Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension

    Sep 8, 2017, 15:08 by Andrew Laker
    In this condition, a newborn baby's circulation changes back to the circulation of a fetus, where much of the blood flow bypasses the lungs.
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  • 5 Tips for Controlling Asthma in Children

    Sep 8, 2017, 14:52 by Andrew Laker
    If you have a child with asthma, there's a lot you can do to help keep the asthma symptoms under control. Here are five suggestions for an asthma action plan.
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