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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    Sep 13, 2023, 19:33 PM by Newton, A.
    The safety of Columbus Regional Health's workforce is our priority. The formation of the Columbus Regional Hospital Police Department in 2020 has allowed us to have immediate response from law enforcement for workforce members. As part of their work, our Workplace Violence Prevention Committee reviews workplace violence incidents and looks at how to incorporate various scenarios in our training and education for staff.
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  • Sandcrest Family Medicine Walk-In Hours Changing

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    Sandcrest Family Medicine will be changing their walk-in hours to Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
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  • Trauma Nurse Core Course at CRH

    Aug 30, 2023, 18:48 PM by User Not Found
    Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) was developed by the Emergency Nurse’s Association because every second counts when stabilizing life-threatening trauma cases. At CRH we have been offering our emergency nurses TNCC to prepare them with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and training needed to provide high-quality trauma nursing care.
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  • CRH to host third opportunity fair

    Aug 28, 2023, 17:11 PM by User Not Found
    In addition to medical and clinical specialties, Discover CRH showcases the many professional, technical and creative fields and opportunities available at CRH within a variety of fulltime, part time or volunteer positions available.
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  • CRH Nationally Recognized for Stroke Care

    Aug 1, 2023, 17:45 PM by User Not Found
    The Gold Plus designation was achieved by an 85 percent or greater adherence on all safety, quality and care measures for at least two consecutive years. CRH was also named to the Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
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  • Healthy Communities awarded grant for tobacco cessation efforts

    Jul 6, 2023, 14:43 PM by User Not Found
    The Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission at the Indiana State Department of Health awarded $200,000 in grant money for community-based tobacco cessation efforts in Bartholomew County.
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