Young Adults’ Stroke Risk Is on the Rise

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Stroke has long been viewed as a risk for just the older population. Now research is showing a concerning new trend. About one in seven strokes now occur in 15- to 49-year-olds.

Full Story: Young Adults’ Stroke Risk Is on the Rise

Athletic Trainers Making an Impact

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Columbus Regional Health has partnered with local high schools to become the official provider of sports medicine, athletic training services, and competition coverage.

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Patient Testimonial: Dr. Sonderman's Story

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When Dr. Tom Sonderman was diagnosed with a urologic problem, he sought the care and treatment of Columbus Regional Health Urology. When it was determined the best course of action would be to remove his prostate, Dr. John Francis and his team used state-of-the-art robotic surgery to perform the procedure.

Full Story: Patient Testimonial: Dr. Sonderman's Story

Should I Consider a Lung Scan?

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Columbus Regional Health has the ability to screen for lung cancer and identify it in early stages. Timely identification and diagnosis of lung cancer is the key to long-term survival.

Full Story: Should I Consider a Lung Scan?

Listen to Your Heart: Symptoms to Watch For

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term for many conditions that can affect your heart. Knowing the difference between these conditions, and which symptoms they cause, can be important.

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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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