• How to select the right helmet for your child

    by Andrew Laker | May 16, 2016


    No matter what kind of helmet your child or teen needs, you need to make sure it's the right helmet for the activity, it fits well, is worn correctly, and is in good condition. This video from the Centers for Disease Control's Heads Up program provides helpful tips on how to ensure your child's safety while playing sports.

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  • Video: Jack's Story

    by Andrew Laker | May 16, 2016


    Jack Banks is pretty familiar with what goes on inside the walls of Columbus Regional Hospital. He's been working here for 16 years in the CRH facilities department. In October of 2013, Jack discovered first hand what it meant to be a patient at Columbus Regional Hospital after a sudden life threatening cardiovascular incident occurred.

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  • What do I do for this spider bite?

    by Andrew Laker | May 16, 2016

    • Spider in web
    Now that spring and summer are upon us, the incidence of insect bites and stings, as well as animal bites is on the rise. Most of these bites can be managed at home with some basic first aid. Some, though, may have a life-threatening allergic reaction to an insect bite.
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  • Osteoporosis In Men: A Silent Disease

    by Andrew Laker | May 13, 2016

    • Happy older couple smiling and showing affection
    If you think you‘re not at risk of getting osteoporosis because you’re a man, think again. While 80% of Americans with Osteoporosis are women, men are at risk too.
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  • When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough

    by Andrew Laker | May 12, 2016

    • Patient being fitted for a hearing aid by audiologist Laura Burger
    Over the last 10 years hearing aid technology has greatly advanced in reference to providing better and more comfortable speech understanding in quiet environments, at a distance, and in the presence of background noise.
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