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.
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:
June 1, 2022 This notice serves to notify all patients of Dr. Christian Freeman that his last day at Columbus Medical Clinic will be June 30, 2022. We apologize for any disruption this may cause. Columbus Community Hospital is actively recruiting a pediatrician to fill in this vacancy. In the interim there are Family Medicine
When you need medical care, deciding on where to go can sometimes be a difficult decision. Health care access can be a challenge even in normal times when a pandemic is not threatening our communities. The team at Columbus Community Hospital offers a simple guide to help you understand when it's appropriate to schedule
