Feb 12, 2025, 09:44 by User Not Found

You know the feeling. You’ve just arrived home from work, or you’re curled up on the couch watching a movie. Suddenly, the urge for candy, chips or pretzels hits you hard. While giving in to these cravings is fun in the moment, it actually hurts your health over time. Keep your body and your taste buds happy with these heart-smart snack swaps.

Dec 18, 2024, 14:44 by Newton, A.

The Nursing Shared Governance (NSG) Council has reinstated their annual tradition of Nursing Awards. Three separate awards were presented this year for Nurse of the Year, Patient Care Tech of the Year, and Friend of Nursing.

Nov 19, 2024, 13:16 by Newton, A.

As Lead Medical Assistant Liaison and part of the CRHP float pool, Kensi and the other eight liaisons provide front office and clinical support when needed to all of the practices.

Nov 12, 2024, 21:38 by User Not Found

Many outdoor pleasures carry health risks for children. Take precautions to help them avoid hazards. Get tips on keeping your kids safe from bug bites, sunburn and heat exposure, and from swimming accidents.

Oct 24, 2024, 09:00 by Newton, A.

If you are looking for a healthy lunch or dinner, this recipe delivers a flavorful and heart-healthy dish. Bonus: It is easy to customize for many different tastes and dietary needs. Get creative and savor the tastes of fall!

Oct 24, 2024, 08:46 by Newton, A.

Columbus Regional Hospital has designed a multidisciplinary care team approach to breast health and breast cancer care. Every week, the breast cancer care team assembles for an in-person conference to discuss all new breast cancer diagnoses and patients with complex cases.

Sep 25, 2024, 08:24 by Newton, A.

Flu, colds, and COVID-19 — you know the drill when it comes to the fall and winter months. But there’s another culprit on the seasonal sickness scene: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause serious complications for infants.

Sep 18, 2024, 15:42 by Newton, A.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone older than six months of age get an annual flu vaccination. The vaccine remains especially important for people at high risk for serious flu complications, those who live with them, and those who care for them.

Sep 12, 2024, 13:42 by Newton, A.

As an RN clinical educator and member of the Sepsis team at CRH, Courtenay Morris is quite familiar with the signs of sepsis. Even so, she was shocked when her husband, Frank, was diagnosed with it after a two-month recurring bout with a urinary tract infection.

Aug 21, 2024, 11:08 by Newton, A.

While living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nick Muir had Columbus, Indiana, marked on a map as a place to visit. He had read about Columbus in an article highlighting places worth seeing. When he and his family decided to leave Las Vegas, they chose Columbus as the next place to live.

Aug 13, 2024, 16:13 by Newton, A.

When a patient is admitted to the hospital, they are often cared for by a hospitalist. A hospitalist is similar to a patient’s primary care provider (PCP) but provides care solely in the inpatient hospital setting. Hospitalists are in contact with the patient’s PCP and document all details of the patient’s stay in the patient’s electronic medical record for the PCP to see.

Jul 31, 2024, 09:41 by Newton, A.

This mocktail is a refreshing and healthy option that’s perfect for any day or season. The combination of citrus juices gives a bright, refreshing flavor, while the ginger and honey add a bit of warmth and sweetness.

Jul 25, 2024, 09:49 by User Not Found

Clear expectations and a home environment that promotes learning, provide children with a greater chance of becoming the best students possible.

Jul 25, 2024, 08:45 by Newton, A.

Your cat may be on to something. Sitting and watching birds may improve your brain health and well-being. Research shows that being around birds is good for mental health — even if you are stuck indoors.

Jul 17, 2024, 09:26 by Newton, A.

Meet the da Vinci® Xi™, a powerful surgical robot that is helping to reshape recovery at Columbus Regional Health. The system allows surgeons to adapt each procedure to their patient’s specific anatomy.

Jul 9, 2024, 14:48 by Newton, A.

Preventive healthcare helps ward off diseases. It can also find problems early when they’re most treatable. The goal with screenings is to keep you feeling as well as you do today.

Jul 3, 2024, 10:02 by Newton, A.

A free online platform recently launched by Mental Health Matters aims to increase access to mental health resources and reduce the stigma of talking about and seeking help for mental health concerns. CredibleMind, a Web-based platform available 24/7 at no cost to the user, provides mental health and self-care resources matched to an individual’s unique needs and preferences.

Jul 3, 2024, 08:06 by Newton, A.

About one in three U.S. smokers already has a mental health condition. And nicotine worsens anxiety, stress, and depression in the long run. Meanwhile, marijuana is also linked to psychiatric problems, including sadness, anxiety, and feeling paranoid or disoriented.

Jun 27, 2024, 10:40 by Laker, J.

Jun 27, 2024, 10:37 by Laker, J.