Am I At Risk For Lung Cancer?

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There is no sure way to know if you're going to get lung cancer. Certain factors can make you more likely to get lung cancer than another person.

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Protect Your Ears from Loud Sounds and Water

Swim plugs can keep the water out of your ears

Exposure to loud sounds whether from music, machinery, power tools, or guns can cause permanent hearing loss and in most cases is preventable. For those with ear tubes or ears that are sensitive to water, swim plugs will keep the water out.

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GERD: A Burning Issue for Many

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For many people, heartburn is more than just an occasional annoyance. These people have a common digestive problem called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Upgrade Your Approach to Kids' Screen Time

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Screen time regulations and advisories are changing along with our ever technologically evolving world. Learn a bit about today's policies and how to best utilize technology in your own family.

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Help Children Face Their Fears

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Although children’s reactions to their fears — monsters, spiders or storms — may worry parents, the good news is that almost all children go through the same thing.

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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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  • 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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