What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that develops when the arteries that supply blood to the arms or legs become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis. Learn about the side effects, common risk factors and how to manage PAD.

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Brad Davis, Colon Cancer Survivor

Gastroenterologist Patrick Barrett, MD, talks to patient Brad Davis before performing his colonoscopy.

Brad Davis wanted to prove to everyone that getting a colonoscopy is no big deal ... so he invited a film crew to his follow-up screening.

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Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

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Aquatic therapy is treatment and exercises performed in water for relaxation, fitness, physical rehabilitation, and other therapeutic benefits. Therapeutic exercises may include upper extremity, lower extremity, and overall resistance training.

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Fruity Wild Rice Stovetop Stuffing

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Perk up an old holiday favorite with the brightness of fruit and two kinds of healthy rice.

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Don’t Let Germs Rule Your Household

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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.

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    Jul 30, 2025, 15:15 by DeClue, A.
    CRH was also named to the Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
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    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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    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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