Black History Month: Spotlight on health disparities in the black community

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During Black History Month, we celebrate the rich history of the black community. It is also a good time to consider the unique health challenges the black community faces.

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Hiking, Biking, and More

Trail hiking or biking gets your heart pumping and muscles burning. Here are just a few ideas and ideal sites for area hiking and biking.

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Snooze Without Snores – Fight Sleep Apnea Today

Sleep apnea, a condition characterized by periodic reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep, comes in two types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA). Approximately 25 percent of adults (1 in 4) are at risk for some degree of sleep apnea, with males more commonly affected. Risk factors include age, obesity, and anatomical features like a small mouth or throat.

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Vaccines Help Adults Too

It’s important for adults to keep up with regular immunizations and vaccinations, just like we do for our kiddos. Learn what vaccines are recommended for adults.

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Safety Measures to Prevent Respiratory Illnesses

Whether you call it cold or flu season, you’re not wrong – respiratory illness season is well upon us. This year specifically, cases of flu, COVID and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are on the rise, and it is possible to contract multiple viral infections at the same time.

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  • CRH Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care

    Jul 30, 2025, 15:15 by DeClue, A.
    CRH was also named to the Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
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  • Columbus Regional Health and Cigna Healthcare Reach Coverage Agreement

    Jul 3, 2025, 15:10 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Cigna Healthcare. Columbus Regional Health is in network with Cigna commercial medical plans.
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  • Statement Regarding Recent Closure Announcements

    Jun 30, 2025, 18:15 by DeClue, A.
    Due to mounting financial pressures, Columbus Regional Health has made the difficult decision to close its Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, as well as outpatient practice, CRH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
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  • Introducing CarePayment -- A Friendly Payment Plan Option

    Jun 26, 2025, 09:09 by DeClue, A.
    You may be eligible for a CarePayment plan if you or someone you are a guarantor for has a current payment plan with terms over 12 months.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Announces New Foundation President

    Jun 22, 2025, 18:15 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health is pleased to announce that Tanya Hand has accepted the role of president of Columbus Regional Health Foundation. She will start in the position on June 30, 2025. Hand will replace current president, Julie Abedian, who announced her plan to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Community Impact Officer and as CRH Foundation President, effective August 21, 2025.
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  • First EV-ICD Procedure Performed at CRH

    May 13, 2025, 13:42 by Newton, A.
    Congratulations to cardiac electrophysiologist Albert Sey, MD, MPH, and cardiothoracic surgeon Gregory Dedinsky, MD, FACS, on performing the first Extra Vascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV-ICD) procedure at CRH, with support from Surgical and Cardiac Cath Lab staff! The EV-ICD procedure treats sudden cardiac arrest and abnormal heartbeats with defibrillation and special pacing therapy.
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