Dr. Raymond Lee Kiser responds to some misconceptions about COVID-19, including herd immunity and the effectiveness of masks.

As families begin to plan holiday gatherings, please consider these safety precautions to protect your family and prevent the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season.

The last thing anyone wants to experience, or watch a loved one go through, is the unimaginable grief of losing a new baby. However, infant deaths continue to rise at alarming rates; so, Columbus Regional Health, alongside many community groups, is working to reverse the odds.

Practice these forward-looking actions and habits to help ensure a healthy future, both for you and the planet.

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US. Suicide rates increased in nearly every state from 1999 through 2016. Mental health conditions are often seen as the cause of suicide, but suicide is rarely caused by any single factor. In fact, many people who die by suicide are not known to have a diagnosed mental health condition at the time of death. Learn the warning signs and what you can do to help.