For the first time since 2019, a confirmed case of measles has been recorded in Texas, occurring in Hood County. According to a report by the Texas Department of State Health Services, a young child was diagnosed with measles despite not traveling to an area where measles is spreading or having any known exposure to
Columbus Community Hospital will be offering free prostate screenings June 26 – 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Total health care is about more than just receiving care when you are sick. Preventative screenings are an important part of maintaining good health. Prostate screenings use a simple blood test to measure the level of
With Columbus Community Hospital set to launch a new pulmonology program this fall, the hospital’s Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction will raise funds to support the new specialty program. The hospital’s fundraising goal for this year’s event is $200,000. In addition to raising funds through an auction at the August 12 fundraising dinner, the hospital
Don’t let the Texas summer heat put your health and wellness journey on hold. Columbus witnessed over 40 days of 100-degree weather in 2022, and with Texas expected to see higher than normal temperatures this summer, it could be especially challenging to stay out of the heat while going for a walk or run. “The
Columbus Community Hospital has recently been designated as a Mammography Accredited Facility by the American College of Radiology. A mammography accreditation from the American College of Radiology is only earned after a thorough application process that ensures medical practices have experienced and qualified staff who maintain excellence in every aspect of mammography services. We
