What Is A Nurse Practitioner?

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

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Is My Blood Pressure in the Safe Range?

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In 2017, the American Heart Association updated the guidelines for detecting, preventing and treating high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is now defined as 120/80 mmHG or lower. Here is where other numbers fall on the blood pressure scale.

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Don’t Become a Statistic

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Columbus Regional Health joins nationwide effort to save lives through colorectal cancer screenings.

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What to Expect During a Colonoscopy

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While a colonoscopy may not be the most pleasant health screening you’ll ever have, it is one of the best tools to diagnose colorectal cancer. Your doctor can remove polyps, if you have any, during the same procedure. Here’s what you can expect.

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A Whole New Take on Eating Green

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Less is more when it comes to eating your way toward a healthier Earth.

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  • CRH Earns Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehab Recertification

    Nov 18, 2025, 12:39 by Westhafer, A.
    AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field, because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care.
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  • Requirements Change for Financial Assistance

    Nov 13, 2025, 12:47 by DeClue, A.
    Anyone wishing to receive financial aid through a Columbus Regional Health program must present proof of insurance ineligibility. Financial assistance plans and options will remain available as a potential option to cover remaining balances after an in-network or contracted insurance has paid its portion.
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  • CRH Granted Award for Chest Pain Response

    Nov 13, 2025, 10:57 by DeClue, A.
    Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff that earnestly support the efforts leading to better patient education and improved patient outcomes.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Foundation Announces New Location and Open House

    Oct 14, 2025, 11:22 by DeClue, A.
    The Columbus Regional Health Foundation is pleased to announce its recent move to a new location by inviting the public to an open house and celebration.
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  • Men's Health & Wellness Fair Coming to NexusPark

    Sep 23, 2025, 14:49 by Laker, J.
    Join us for a men's health & wellness fair on October 25th, 2025 from 9am to 12pm at NexusPark.
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  • Columbus Regional Health Announces Change in Executive Leadership

    Aug 21, 2025, 10:42 by DeClue, A.
    Columbus Regional Health announced today that Mr. Steve Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer is no longer with the organization, effective immediately. Former Columbus Regional Health President & CEO Jim Bickel has returned from retirement and assumed the role of Interim President & Chief Executive Officer.
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