Knowing what to expect from your annual check-up or primary care appointment can help you better prepare and maximize your visit. While no two patients are alike, there are a few basic steps to expect with every primary care visit. What to Expect During Your Primary Care Visit Basics and Vitals: No matter how long
Regular check-ups with your primary care provider (PCP) are the backbone of a healthy lifestyle. Regular visits help you and your doctor keep your health on track as you age and provide a host of benefits for your life. Some of these benefits include: Early Detection of Diseases: Regular check-ups can aid in the
Columbus Community Hospital welcomed the first newborn of 2024 when Theo Vavrusa was born January 2 to Dana Benz and Trey Vavrusa of Hallettsville. Dr. Eslam Elhammady and the labor and delivery nurses at CCH delivered the 8.3 lbs. baby boy. “Welcoming the first baby of the new year is always exciting for everyone
Columbus Community Hospital has added to its growing roster of internal medicine doctors, welcoming Ashraf Ali Allahwala, M.D. to the Columbus Medical Clinic. Dr. Allahwala is accepting new patients, and appointments are available now. “Adding talented and dedicated physicians to our team is an essential part of our strategy to meet the care needs of
Say goodbye to giving up on your fitness plan. The Columbus Wellness Center’s professionally certified personal trainers are ready to create a personalized fitness program that works for you. From getting started and learning proper techniques to providing support and encouragement along the way, a personal trainer offers a host of benefits for anyone
Columbus Community Hospital will celebrate the completion of its multi-year building expansion and renovation project at the Columbus Community Dedication and Celebration event November 20 at 1 p.m. at the Columbus Wellness Center. The event is free and open to the public. “Being a rural health care leader means planning for the future and enabling
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
