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.

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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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VIDEO: Rhonda's Story

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Rhonda Taggert's lung screening came back clear, however sharp-eyed physicians on the Lung Nodule Review Board noticed blockage in her heart that required triple bypass surgery.

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Mindful Eating - Enjoy Your Food More (and Eat Less)

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Trying to eat healthier? Watching your weight? Regardless of motivation, it’s easy to take in more calories than you realize.

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Stroke Symptoms in Women

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While you may have had normal blood pressure most of your life, a woman's chance of developing high blood pressure increase considerably after menopause. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and is the most controllable risk factor for stroke. Learn the warning signs and act fast.

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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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