Don’t Let Germs Rule Your Household

GettyImages-81861189

You know that your child could catch the flu from close contact with a classmate, sick sibling or playdate pal. The bigger the family, the more times each year someone is sniffling and sneezing. Get tips on how to keep viruses contained.

Full Story: Don’t Let Germs Rule Your Household

The Ins and Outs of Antibiotics

medications-342458_1920

Antibiotics do not work on viruses, such as colds and flu, or runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green. Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria.

Full Story: The Ins and Outs of Antibiotics

Diabetic Foot Care

Inspecting Your Feet infographics

Diabetes can lead to a number of foot complications. Fortunately, you can prevent most of these with a little extra foot care.

Full Story: Diabetic Foot Care

Video: Kyil's Story

Kyil's Story video thumbnail.

On May 18, 2018, Kyil McCauley had a massive heart attack. Two months later, he paid a visit to Fire Station 6 to thank the first responders who saved his life.

Full Story: Video: Kyil's Story

What Is A Nurse Practitioner?

iStock-690240996_rsz_NP

Nurse practitioners (N.P.s) are clinicians who treat various health issues while focusing on disease prevention, health management, and patient education.

Full Story: What Is A Nurse Practitioner?

Links

Links

CRH banner

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.
    Full story

  • 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.
    Full story

  • 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.
    Full story

  • 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.
    Full story

  • 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.
    Full story

  • 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.
    Full story