Columbus Regional Health

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Join Dr. Lawrence Klein on Thursday, May 21 for a relaxed conversation about irregular heart episodes such as slow or fast heartbeats and atrial fibrillation.

This event is helpful for those who have experienced:
💓 stroke
💓 atrial fibrillation (or AFib)
💓 shortness of breath or fainting spells due to irregular heart rhythms

Lunch will be served. The first 30 to register will receive a free umbrella and entered to win a $50 Visa gift card.

📅To register for this FREE event, go to: https://www.crh.org/events/2026-may-21-heart-health-lunch

04/19/2026

We would like to welcome Jennifer Baltus, Nurse Practitioner with VIMCare Clinic.

More information about Jennifer and how to schedule an appointment with her can be found here: https://www.crh.org/find-a-doctor/physicians/detail/jennifer-baltus--msn--aprn--fnp-b

04/18/2026

In honor of 💗Volunteer Appreciation Week💗, we'd like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the thousands of hours volunteers contribute annually across our health system.

04/17/2026

National Donate Life Month, celebrated annually in April, raises awareness about donation, encourages Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors, and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. We want to recognize the collaborative efforts across multiple CRH departments and the care and compassion shown to families during the donation process.

According to the Indiana Donor Network, the following reflects 2025 donations from our health system:
💙 156 organ referrals
💚 1 organ donor
🧡 2 organs donated (kidneys)
💙 2 lives saved with organ donation
💚 9 tissue donors
🧡 675 lives saved/healed with tissue donation

Tyrese Haliburton says “YES” to organ donation. DO YOU? 💛💙

Join him today at donatelifeindiana.org/hali.

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Marie Abbott, with CRH General Surgery, on receiving a Poppy Award!

A grateful patient requested giving Marie a "5-star rating" after a telephone call with the General Surgery office regarding her care. The patient was so grateful for all of the time and patience Marie had when answering her questions, walking her through next steps, and explaining information about the practice. She said she did not feel rushed at all, that Marie was very kind, positive, and thoughtful, and went above and beyond to ensure each question she had was answered.

Congratulations Marie!

04/14/2026

Congratulations to the Structural Heart team for recently completing CRH’s 150th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure! TAVR replaces a diseased aortic valve with a man-made valve through a less-invasive procedure than traditional open-heart surgery.

04/13/2026

What a fantastic visit with Dr. Lindsay Weaver, State Health Commissioner, and some of the team from theIndiana Department of Health Health celebrating the amazing work of the Healthy Communities Infant Mortality Prevention Team and Bartholomew County's Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team. We appreciate the state's recognition of the amazing efforts of these teams that are saving lives!

04/10/2026

Parents: Help Your Little Tech Whiz Be a Bookworm, Too 📚

Technology is everywhere — including in schools, moving toward digital learning.

With all this tech, you may wonder: Are books still a big deal? The answer is a resounding “YES!” While e-readers are an option, research suggests more benefits come from physical books.

Reading with your child doesn’t just improve their literacy. It also helps kids:
📕 Gain language skills.
📘 Build a stronger bond with you. Storytime helps you slow down and connect.
📗 Learn about the world and enhance their general knowledge, making it easier to learn in school and encourages empathy and compassion.
📙 Understand emotions. A story's characters have a wide range of feelings and children can relate those feelings to their own experiences.

To learn more, go to our website: https://www.crh.org/healthy-tomorrow/story/healthy-tomorrow/2025/10/14/parents--help-your-little-tech-whiz-be-a-bookworm--too

04/09/2026

💫DYK: Columbus Regional Health has a High-Risk Breast Clinic?

Sasha Edmondson, NP-C, RNFA, CGRA, and a multidisciplinary team across the health system, treats patients who are at high risk for breast cancer through the High-Risk Breast Clinic.

Navigating breast health concerns can be stressful. Our goal is to provide clarity, support, and access to the latest in breast health monitoring and prevention. Through advanced imaging, genetic counseling, and personalized care plans, we partner with you to take proactive steps toward your long-term health.

It is important to talk to your provider about your risk, because individual risk factors, such as family history, medical history, and breast density can affect a woman’s personal lifetime risk for developing breast cancer.

To learn more about the High-Risk Breast Clinic, go to: https://www.crh.org/service-centers/breast-health-center/high-risk-breast-health

04/07/2026

Columbus Internal Medicine Associates is on the move!

The practice will close its location at 4050 Central Avenue at the end of the day on Thursday, April 9 and reopen at NexusPark, Suite C on Monday, April 13 at 8am.

As part of this move, providers, Dr. Sivagama Ramasundaram, FACP, Heather Brott, FNP-C, and Kirsten Gilmore, NP will also join the practice at its new NexusPark location.

For more info on the moves, go to: https://www.crh.org/moves

04/04/2026

Congratulations to Kylee Jones! She was recently recognized for her work on smoking cessation awareness in our community. This honor is well deserved!

To learn more about Kylee’s award and to get more resources available through Healthy Communities, take a look at their most recent Go Healthy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/47d297342192/go-healthy-newsletter-6428753

Big shoutout to our To***co Action Team Specialist, Kylee Jones (center) 👏

She was recently awarded a gold medal at the To***co Prevention and Cessation regional meeting for her work helping people in our community quit to***co.

These awards recognize counties that are successfully connecting more people to quit services—and Kylee’s efforts are making a real impact.

We’re lucky to have her on our team 💙