September 1, 2023 (Columbus, TX) – Columbus Community Hospital has purchased Star Plaza I and II to ensure the availability of property for future expansion initiatives as the hospital adds capacity and capabilities to meet the health and wellness needs of the growing population in and around Colorado County. “Rural hospitals like ours must constantly
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
This week we celebrate and recognize the selfless dedication our volunteers have shown our hospital and the entire Columbus region. Our auxiliary volunteers have donated over 3,500 volunteer hours since May 2022, and have collectively volunteered nearly 240,000 hours at Columbus Community Hospital since 1980. Top row, left to right: Debra Cummings, Yolanda
55-Year-old Mother Delivers Baby at Columbus Community Hospital As a mother of four, Shirley Behrens knew that another journey through parenthood with a fifth child would be challenging and rewarding, and her experience as a local business owner taught her that having the right team around her is essential for success. She knew she needed
55-year old patient delivers healthy baby at Columbus Community Hospital A rural hospital’s maternity team celebrated the birth of a healthy baby boy this week following a 55-year-old patient’s successful C-section delivery. Shirley Behrens, of La Grange, gave birth April 13 at Columbus Community Hospital, located about 70 miles east of Houston in Columbus. Behrens
Community leaders like James Doak Hartley understand how important a strong local hospital is for the health of a growing and thriving town like Columbus. James Doak Hartley was born and raised in Columbus and has seen firsthand just how much the town has grown. As president of local Industry State Bank, James understands
American Heart Month is an important reminder of just how vital heart health is for a healthy life and helps raise awareness of heart disease and the ways we can learn about and move towards healthy heart habits. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. every year, with over 600,000 people
Visit the Columbus Community Wellness Center February 21-22 from 7AM to 9AM for free cholesterol and A1C Screenings. We believe total health care is more than just receiving care when you are sick. Our wellness center is designed around that idea, and preventative screenings are another great resource offered at our wellness center that
The holidays are here! While it’s a period of fun, festivity, and celebration, it can also be stressful. Regular exercise is one of the best ways to deal with stress and not let it overwhelm you. You may not think of the holidays as an ideal time to get started with an exercise routine, but
