VIDEO: The Importance Of Lung Screening
Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States with more people dying of lung cancer than breast, prostate, colon, and kidney cancers combined?
Most cases of lung cancers are diagnosed in later stages with limited treatment options and high mortality rates. Actively screening the high risk population for lung cancer has shown significant benefits in terms of earlier diagnosis and increased survival rates.
Join Interventional Pulmonologist Dr. Deepankar Sharma of the Lung Institute for a discussion on current screening practices, why they are so important, and what the future looks like for this process.
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CRH News
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CRH recognized for excellence in lactation care
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Take the ColumBUS Transit Survey
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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice moves to NexusPark
Jun 19, 2024, 14:24 by DeClue, A.CRH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will open at NexusPark on July 1.Full story -
Memorial Day Holiday Physician Office Hours
May 22, 2024, 11:49 by DeClue, A.In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, most Columbus Regional Health Physicians offices and outpatient clinics will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.Full story -
Guardian Response Trains with CRH on Patient Transport
Apr 26, 2024, 15:25 by DeClue, A.On April 29 and May 2, Columbus Regional Health and area first responders will be conducting a training session in partnership with military representatives. This is a planned, simulated emergency drill.Full story -
Final Two CRH Practices Move to NexusPark
Apr 18, 2024, 12:36 by DeClue, A.CRH at NexusPark officially opened in late January, and more than 15 provider practices and services have relocated to the space in the first quarter of 2024.Full story