Fight Cravings with Heart-Healthy Snacks

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You know the feeling. You’ve just arrived home from work, or you’re curled up on the couch watching a movie. Suddenly, the urge for candy, chips or pretzels hits you hard. While giving in to these cravings is fun in the moment, it actually hurts your health over time. Keep your body and your taste buds happy with these heart-smart snack swaps.

Nursing Shared Governance Presents First Annual The Way We Care Excellence in Nursing Awards

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The Nursing Shared Governance (NSG) Council has reinstated their annual tradition of Nursing Awards. Three separate awards were presented this year for Nurse of the Year, Patient Care Tech of the Year, and Friend of Nursing.

Workforce Spotlight: Kensi Dorrough, Lead Medical Assistant Liaison

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As Lead Medical Assistant Liaison and part of the CRHP float pool, Kensi and the other eight liaisons provide front office and clinical support when needed to all of the practices.

Keep Kids Safe and Happy Outdoors

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Many outdoor pleasures carry health risks for children. Take precautions to help them avoid hazards. Get tips on keeping your kids safe from bug bites, sunburn and heat exposure, and from swimming accidents.

Versatile Autumn Quinoa Salad

A bowl with quinoa, greens, butternut squash, and other vegetables.

If you are looking for a healthy lunch or dinner, this recipe delivers a flavorful and heart-healthy dish. Bonus: It is easy to customize for many different tastes and dietary needs. Get creative and savor the tastes of fall!

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CRH News

  • 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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