Infographic: Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency?

Infographic illustrating where you should go if you need medical attention.

Not sure where to seek medical attention? This chart will help you understand how to choose between primary care, urgent care or the emergency department the next time you need care.

Give Your Kids a Shot Against Cancer With the HPV Vaccine

About eight in 10 people will eventually be exposed to HPV. It’s one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Often, people don’t even know they have it. A new study confirms one way to keep your kids safe is to get them vaccinated against HPV, or human papillomavirus. This may slash their risk of developing cervical cancer by up to 88%.

6 Health Screenings to Help Men Prevent Disease

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Guys, can you remember the last time you had a checkup? It’s important to visit your healthcare provider for regular checkups — even if you’re feeling well. During your visit, ask about screening tests that can detect diseases and health conditions early, before you have any symptoms.

Volunteer Spotlight: John Brooks

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John Brooks is a self-described “people person.” That has made volunteering at the greeter stations at Columbus Regional Hospital a great fit.

Antibiotics: the double-edged sword

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Today, there are more than 100 different antibiotics at our disposal to treat both minor and major infectious conditions. However, there is another side to this group of chemicals that isn’t so encouraging: side effects and resistance. How do we maximize the goodness of these antibiotics and shed the risks as much as possible?

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CRH News

  • 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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  • Cigna Health Plans Soon to be Out-of-Network

    May 13, 2025, 08:10 by DeClue, A.
    This means patients insured by Cigna would be subject for out-of-network fees for services rendered through any CRH facility or physician office.
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  • CRH Emergency Services to participate in military training exercise

    May 12, 2025, 15:25 by DeClue, A.
    The exercises also help the CRH Emergency Department team members learn how to transport and triage patients into emergency care from military vehicles and a simulated mass casualty event.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Foundation welcomes new board members

    Apr 18, 2025, 14:25 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health Foundation is pleased to welcome three new community members and two new Columbus Regional Health executives to its board.
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  • Hospital Expands Visitor Options

    Apr 14, 2025, 10:32 by DeClue, A.
    Visitors age 14 and up are welcome, at the discretion of the patient’s care team and any capacity restraints within the inpatient care setting.
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  • Update: Bartholomew County Flooding Response

    Apr 6, 2025, 16:04 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health continues to be open and operating under normal circumstances. All inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services continue as normal. The following is information on how to access the hospital and other outpatient clinic areas from the west side of Bartholomew County.
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