Columbus Regional Health is pleased to announce a new relationship with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent to bring highly specialized pediatric care directly to Bartholomew County and surrounding communities, beginning in early 2027.
Through this collaboration, vital pediatric specialty services will be offered at the Columbus Regional Hospital campus several days each month, significantly improving healthcare access and convenience for local families.
The relationship brings advanced expertise in three key pediatric specialties:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
- Cardiovascular
- Orthopedics
Ascension St. Vincent specialists will conduct evaluations, follow-ups, and select medical procedures locally at CRH. This strategic connection allows families to receive high-level specialty care without the burden of traveling far outside their community. For pediatric patients who require more complex surgical interventions or intensive hospital-based treatment, the relationship ensures a seamless, highly coordinated transition to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
“This expansion of specialty and procedural services is a shining example of how Columbus Regional Health partners to bring the level of care our patients deserve to the community they live in through the organization they have come to trust for more than 100 years,” said CRH President and CEO Andy Guz. “By embedding these critical services locally, CRH and Ascension St. Vincent are strengthening the continuum of care for young patients across the region.”
Services and appointment availability are expected to begin in January 2027 with specific details to follow.
About Ascension St. Vincent
Ascension St. Vincent is a leading health system serving communities across Indiana, providing comprehensive care through hospitals, outpatient facilities, and physician practices. As part of Ascension, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit and faith-based health systems, Ascension St. Vincent is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care for all.
About Columbus Regional Health
Columbus Regional Health is an independent, non-profit health system based in southcentral Indiana, providing a comprehensive variety of inpatient, surgical, specialty, and primary care services. The organization holds a nearly 110-year history as a premier healthcare provider in the state, a top employer in its flagship community of Columbus, Indiana, and a proud member of the Cleveland Clinic Connected program.
