What is an Athletic Trainer and why are they so important?

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Athletic trainers (ATs) are specialized healthcare providers who are skilled and trained in the prevention of injury and illness, and examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergency, acute, or chronic injuries.

This Preventative Screening Could Save Your Life

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The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer combined in 2023. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 26 for women. A screening colonoscopy is the best way to prevent and detect colorectal cancer in its early stages when it is most treatable.

ICYMI: Colorectal Screening begins at age 45

American Cancer Society experts determined that screening starting at 45 could help save lives by discovering cancer in its earliest stages in younger adults

VIDEO: Edward's Story

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Edward Taylor of Madison, Indiana, shares his experience as a recipient of the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. Columbus Regional Health Interventional Cardiologist Nandu Gourineni, MD, discusses the advantages of TAVR for patients with severe aortic stenosis.

WellConnect Can Help You Find a Primary Care Provider in Columbus

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We know finding a primary care provider can be challenging. Calling multiple locations to find a provider who is accepting new patients can be time consuming. This is why Columbus Regional Health offers a unique and complimentary concierge service through WellConnect to help you quickly find a primary care provider.

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