November 16 is National Rural Health Day, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated health providers working to meet the unique health care needs of the more than 60 million Americans living in rural communities. National Rural Health Day was founded in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to
2D and 3D mammograms represent the two main forms of breast cancer screening and diagnostic tools used by caregivers to identify breast cancer. 2D remains the standard screening technology, while 3D offers further diagnostic benefits for some women. 2D mammograms are the standard in terms of breast cancer screenings, helping caregivers identify abnormalities in the
With more than 200,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed every year in the U.S., mammography screenings are essential for the early detection of a disease that affects one in eight women. Columbus Community Hospital utilizes the latest in 2D Mammography technology, with digital and computer aided detection (CAD) equipment that helps our team detect potential
This fall and winter, the combined presence of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) viruses will put everyone at a greater risk of contracting one or more potentially serious respiratory diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention forecasted several scenarios for this fall and winter, including a potential “tripledemic” where the flu,
Because the virus that causes COVID-19 is changing over time, your protection against the virus needs an update each year. The newly updated COVID-19 vaccines target the predominant variants currently circulating and restore protection from COVID-19 that may have decreased over time. Columbus Community Hospital encourages everyone over the age of six months to stay
Much like last fall and winter, the 2023-2024 flu season poses an elevated risk of illness, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking several countries in the Southern Hemisphere (which have their flu season before the U.S.) that are experiencing higher or earlier flu activity compared to previous years. No matter your age
School is just around the corner, and Columbus Community Hospital has you covered for all the back-to-school resources you need to start the new school year on the right foot. From vaccinations to physical exams, the Columbus Medical Clinic has everything you need to get your child ready for school. Below you’ll also find links
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
Columbus Community Hospital is excited to welcome a new member to its growing team as Jennifer Emmel, PA joins the medical practice. Emmel has practiced as a physician assistant in Texas for nearly 14 years, performing all aspects of patient care, and brings with her a passion for advancing care in thriving communities like
March 30 is Doctors’ Day, a day to celebrate and appreciate all our incredible physicians. Doctors’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank our physicians who care for our community in our hospital and clinics. And, it’s an opportunity to recognize doctors’ many medical advancements and their continuous efforts to improve modern health care.
