Due to the mandates put out by the Governor’s Office of Indiana and backed by the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and other clinical governing agencies, Columbus Regional Hospital has made the decision to cancel all elective, non-urgent surgeries and procedures as of Monday, March 16, 2020.

This measure is to meet the health needs of potential COVID-19 patients, protect against exposure and further potential spread, and to ensure that medical resources are readily available.

A team of physicians, including surgical management at Columbus Regional Health, has developed a process for determining on a case-by-case basis which procedures meet criteria.

Each patient need is unique and will be coordinated on an individual basis.

These efforts are geared toward the safety of our workforce and our community at large.

Patients with scheduled surgeries and/or procedures will be contacted by their physician offices.

Those with other questions are encouraged follow up with their physician or surgeon office directly.

For the latest Columbus Regional Health updates about COVID-19, please read Coronavirus Update: What You Need to Know.