Fall is here and that means apple season is upon us. Whether you visit an orchard to pick your own apples or you buy them from a local farm stand, fresh apples are the most tasty this time of year. Try them in this delicious, low-fat apple coffee cake recipe.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function. When CKD reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid and wastes can build up in your body.

In addition to "relax and have fun," don't forget to put "schedule a well-child visit" on your summer to-do-list. Recommended for infants, children and teens, these medical appointments are the time for vaccinations, important health screenings and a check of your child's development. It's also a good time for you to ask questions and voice concerns.

The Columbus Regional Health Sports Medicine team includes 18 physical therapists, six athletic trainers, four occupational/hand therapists and three physical therapy assistants, as well as certified fitness instructors and personal trainers to get you back on your feet and moving.

Experts predict a nationwide shortage of physicians in primary and specialty care will grow during the next decade. The physician recruitment team at Columbus Regional Health works to recruit high-quality and qualified physicians to the medical staff to take care of patients when they are in the hospital and when they need outpatient care.