Don’t wait until the last minute to make sure you’ve checked off everything on your back-to-school checklist. The Columbus Medical Clinic makes it easy to take immunizations, physical exams, and annual check-ups off of your back-to-school checklist. Columbus Community Hospital also connects you with resources to help set your child up for a healthy start
Don’t let a trip to the emergency room ruin your Fourth of July plans. Fireworks are a spectacular way to celebrate, but they also pose dangers to yourself and others around you. In addition to the risks of personal injury, fireworks start an average of nearly 19,000 fires every year in the U.S. If you
Columbus Community Hospital’s Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction will raise funds for advanced surgery and maternity care equipment as the hospital deploys innovative and state-of-the-art equipment to continue advancing high quality care for the Columbus region. The dinner will be held August 10 at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus at 6:00 p.m. Sponsorships and
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, an annual opportunity to recognize and thank the countless volunteers who have donated blood, and a call to regularly donate and help save lives in your community. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, but only about three percent of Americans donate blood
While a lower monthly premium and all-inclusive prescription drug coverage can make Medicare Advantage (MA) plans an attractive option over traditional Medicare, these plans can drastically limit your health care network. This could mean saying goodbye to trusted doctors and providers you’ve known for years who may not be included in your Medicare Advantage plan’s
ATVs can provide hours of fun during long summer days away from the classroom. They are one of the most popular outdoor activities, giving riders access to a wide variety of landscapes from basic trails to complex rugged terrain. They can also result in serious and even fatal injuries if not used properly or
May 12-18 is National Hospital Week, when we recognize hospitals as community pillars and celebrate the dedicated health care professionals who make great care possible for the Columbus region. “Columbus Community Hospital is so much more than a hospital. We are a partner in health,” said James Vanek, Columbus Community Hospital CEO. “That is to
May 6 – 12 is National Nurses Week, an opportunity to celebrate the hard-working and dedicated nurses providing care and support for patients day in and day out. Nurses in Columbus are essential to great health care and supporting our community’s booming growth. At Columbus Community Hospital, nurses work with physicians and other staff to
Knowing the warning signs of potential respiratory health issues and chronic conditions that may require regular doctor visits is an important part of maintaining good lung health. 5 Signs it’s time to see a pulmonologist: A persistent cough A cough that doesn’t go away can be a symptom of a wide range of respiratory issues
Columbus Community Hospital has received a generous donation from the Lynch Family Charitable Trust for the purchase of new equipment for the neonatal and maternity departments at the hospital. “With other rural hospitals challenged to keep maternity services available, Columbus Community Hospital is in a unique position of expanding its services for new moms and
