This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Good Health by Preventing or Delaying Type 2 Diabetes Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Why not give yourself and your loved ones the gift of good health! By making changes – like eating better and being more physically active – you can prevent
Every year, 2-10% of pregnancies in the U.S. are affected by gestational diabetes. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other serious complications for the mother. Proper health care before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects and other health problems. Columbus Community Hospital is hosting a
I’m Elvia. I Found a Program to Help Me Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, and Now I’m Sharing it With My Community. It works. A National Diabetes Month Story Seeing results firsthand is what motivated Elvia Alcala to become a lifestyle coach for CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program. Elvia
CCH has been a proud member of our community since 1950. Today, we are one of Columbus’ largest employers, employing more than 175 people. To continue delivering exceptional care and to serve our growing community, Columbus Community Hospital is expanding its team and hiring additional providers. New primary care providers joining CCH in 2023:
I’m Olga. When I Wanted to Improve My Health, I Did it With Other People. We Learned From Each Other. A National Diabetes Month Story Olga Aguirre has been in good health for most of her life. Because of her family’s history with diabetes, her doctor recommended that she join CDC’s National Diabetes
I’m Jack, and I’m Joyce. We Eat Healthier Together. A National Diabetes Month Story What if the saying “Happy wife, happy life” could change your life forever? That’s what happened to Jack Aponte; thanks to the help of his wife, Joyce, he reduced his risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It all started at
I’m Glenn. I Set Goals to Improve My Health. A National Diabetes Month Story From the cab of his 18-wheeler, long-haul truck driver Glenn Keller uses his voice to motivate people to improve their lives. Glenn is not only a truck driver – he’s a certified motivational speaker who helps people set and achieve goals
As part of our commitment to build the future of health care for Columbus, we continue expansion and renovation projects. Construction crews will require a brief power outage in a section of our facilities that shut down the hospital's telephone system briefly. Here's what you need to know: Outage will occur Nov. 3 4 p.m.
988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This hotline became available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. Crisis counselors are available 24/7 on the hotline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be
By Denise Moncrief Wellness Center Manager Columbus Community Hospital’s vision for better health in our community is coming together nicely as construction crews put some of the last touches on the Columbus Wellness Center. It has been years in planning and development, and the work is almost finished, and we can’t wait to welcome in
