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WHITEVILLE, NC — Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) is proud to announce the establishment of its Patient Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), a vital initiative aimed at strengthening the connection between…
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The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Gold WHITEVILLE, NC JULY 23, 2025 — People who live in rural communities live an average of three…
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WHITEVILLE, NC- Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) is proud to announce a new academic partnership with the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Beginning this month, third-year medical students from…
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WHITEVILLE, NC-Columbus Regional Healthcare System is proud to announce the launch of Advanced Pain Solutions, a new service line dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for individuals experiencing chronic pain.…
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Whiteville, NC – Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) and the CRHS Foundation are proud to announce the awarding of ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to outstanding Health Occupations Students of America…
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Whiteville, NC – On May 5, 2025, Columbus Regional Healthcare System will celebrate a remarkable journey of nine decades of providing quality, excellent healthcare to our community and making lasting…
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WHITEVILLE, NC, — Introducing the da Vinci 5 surgical system Columbus Regional Healthcare System is pleased to announce the new addition of the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system, designed…
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Whiteville, NC – Columbus Regional Healthcare System recently awarded eight (8) $1,000 scholarships to HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students who would like a future in the healthcare industry. …
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Whiteville, NC-August 29,2023 – Columbus Regional Healthcare System is now offering Persona IQ® , the world’s first and only smart knee implant granted De Novo status by the U.S. Food…
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Whiteville, NC – Columbus Regional Healthcare System recently awarded five (5) $1,000 scholarships to HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students who would like a future in the healthcare industry.…
Read MoreWhiteville, NC, April 20, 2023 — Columbus Regional Healthcare System announces that it has received Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement Certification from DNV. This certification affirms an organization’s excellence in…
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Whiteville, NC – It is with great excitement we announce a new day in women’s healthcare for our community. Baldwin Woods Gynecology has partnered with Columbus Regional Healthcare System and…
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Whiteville, NC –Please join Columbus Regional in congratulating Rachel Dunbar on her promotion to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rachel has a proven track record in operational and service-line improvements to…
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Whiteville, NC – August 12, 2022 – Columbus Regional Healthcare System recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. This accreditation recognizes Columbus Regional’s commitment…
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A hospital facility may determine whether a health need is significant based on all the facts and circumstances present in the community it serves. Additionally, a hospital facility may use…
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Other Flu Questions What is influenza? When is the flu season? What is the treatment? When to get a flu vaccine? For 2021-2022, CDC recommends use of any licensed, age-appropriate…
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When the average person hears the term “wound care” they often think of cuts, scrapes, tourniquets, or bandages. But specialized wound care programs are much more; they play a vital…
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“I’m here in North Carolina because of Dr. Norris. I traveled from Illinois to have him do my surgery because he is the best. Dr. Norris did my surgery on…
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Effective January 1, 2022, Jason Beck, former Chief Operating Officer, and Interim Chief Executive Officer, was named as the next President and CEO of Columbus Regional Healthcare System. “I am…
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Many have noticed the new sign on the front of the hospital, “Center for Robotic Surgery”. With the advanced, state-of-the-art technology Columbus Regional has and its expert, experienced surgeons, people…
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Over the last few weeks Columbus County has experienced a rapid increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Due to increasing COVID-19 cases, the percentage of positive cases, and in…
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Policy Summary Statement Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Inc., believes the support of family and friends is therapeutically beneficial to our patients as well as provides the proper medical environment for…
Read MoreFor community members: Age 65+ Healthcare Workers And all Group 3 Essential Workers: Child Care/Pre-K-12 To make an appointment call 910-642-1554 on Wednesday, March 3rd starting at 9am.
Read MoreThe Community Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Friday, 2/19, has been POSTPONED! Shipping delays, due to bad weather, have slowed down the delivery of the vaccines. Everyone who was scheduled WILL…
Read MoreIt is with great pleasure Columbus Regional Healthcare System announces partnerships with several area Ophthalmologists who will be performing eye surgeries here at CRHS. Thanks to the generous gift from…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System is excited to announce our next Community Vaccination Clinics for people 65 and older and Healthcare Workers. These clinics will be: Thursday, Feb. 11th 8am-12pm Friday,…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System is excited to announce we are establishing a Vaccination Clinic for people 65 and older. We have a limited supply of the Moderna vaccine. Therefore, we…
Read MoreThere is so much misinformation going around social media regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine. Get the facts from Chief Medical Officer Sam Wheatley, MD, and Chief Executive Officer John Young. [embedyt]…
Read MoreWe may not have an approved vaccine for COVID-19 just yet, but people are already starting to ask questions about what to expect once we have an effective vaccine available.…
Read MoreWe need your help to stop the spread of COVID this holiday season to make sure our hospital has the capacity to take care of everyone infected. Do your part…
Read MoreAny scenario in which many people gather together poses a risk for COVID-19 transmission. This guidance is intended for people celebrating Thanksgiving outlining lower and moderate risk activities, as well…
Read MoreFlu can be very serious. A flu vaccine can keep you from getting sick with flu, helping protect you, your loved ones, and your community, including essential workers. Everyone six…
Read MoreWHITEVILLE, NC – Columbus Regional is constantly reviewing its policies to adapt to the latest changes of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Part of that process includes reviewing the visitation policy.…
Read MoreAll Columbus Regional Outpatient Services and Columbus Regional Health Network Practices continue to operate on a normal schedule. If this changes, and your appointment is impacted, you will be notified…
Read MoreCEO John Young speaks with Justin Smith of the News Reporter with the latest updates on how the hospital is handling the Covid-19.
Read MoreColumbus County has one of the highest COVID-19 rates in southeastern North Carolina. The Columbus County COVID-19 death rate is more than double the North Carolina state average. Columbus County…
Read MoreWHITEVILLE, NC – Starting Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Columbus Regional Healthcare System will be offering a drive-through option for COVID-19 testing. Testing will take place at the main circle entrance…
Read Moreby: John Young As our community continues to see the number of COVID-19 cases increase, I want to take this time to reassure you. Columbus Regional Healthcare System is here…
Read MoreShould you be wearing a cloth face covering, or mask, in public places? According to the CDC’s latest recommendation, the answer for almost everyone is yes. That’s because we now…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System has been notified of its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The individual required a short hospital stay at Columbus Regional but is now at home in…
Read MoreIn order to protect patients, their families, and healthcare workers from the spread of COVID-19, Columbus Regional Healthcare System is implementing additional temporary visitor restrictions. Effective Sunday, March 22, 2020,…
Read MoreAs Columbus Regional Healthcare System continues to monitor and respond to COVID-19, the safety of our patient, teammates, and our community is the top priority. Following current guidance of national…
Read MoreIn Defense of Kids Dr. Jugta Kahai, Pediatrician, Columbus Regional Healthcare System By Dr. Jugta Kahai Pediatrician, Columbus Regional Healthcare System I still remember everything about my first patient who died. It…
Read MoreIn keeping with its primary commitment to patient safety, and to help prevent the spread of viruses such as the coronavirus disease 2019 and the flu, Columbus Regional Healthcare System…
Read MoreNews Release January 9, 2020 Columbus Regional Healthcare System 500 Jefferson St. Whiteville, NC 28472 Contact: Stephanie Miller Manager of Physician and Community Services 910-641-3662 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In keeping…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release: Whiteville, NC October 22, 2019 Columbus Regional Healthcare System is celebrating Diversity and Inclusion week from October 21 st through October 25th. The goal of Diversity and…
Read MoreColumbus County YMCA Community Needs Assessment
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System today announced that its hospital, outpatient services, and Columbus Regional Health Network clinics are fully operational following Hurricane Dorian. Columbus Regional Healthcare System, which was impacted…
Read MoreFor the safety of patients and staff, Columbus Regional Outpatient Services and Columbus Regional Health Network Clinics will be on a delayed start tomorrow, Friday, September 6th. Outpatient Services and…
Read MoreWith Hurricane Dorian approaching our area, Columbus Regional is taking action to help ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the community. A Restricted Access Plan began at 7:00pm, Wednesday,…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release: Sept 3, 2019 The administration and staff at Columbus Regional Healthcare System have activated their Emergency Management Command Center in an effort to be ready for upcoming…
Read MoreOn March 22, 2019 Lisa Thomas, MSN, RN, OCN, CBE-MC, Director of Donayre Cancer Care Center, and Kelsey Lynn, RN, BSN, CBE-MC, Nurse Navigator, successfully completed the requirements to be…
Read MoreChaplaincy at Columbus Regional Healthcare System – Dr. David Heller, Rev. Jeremy Simmons and Stephanie Miller https://scceducable.viebit.com/player.php?hash=vegl1txe0dDP
Read MoreWound and Cancer Centers at CRHS – Dr. David Heller, Allison Ray, Lori Fischl, Lisa Thomas and Kelsey Lynn https://scceducable.viebit.com/player.php?hash=mpKymM2lbkMR
Read MoreFor Immediate Release: Nov. 8, 2018 Whiteville, NC – The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, today released…
Read MoreThe administration and staff of Columbus Regional Healthcare System continues to have the Emergency Management Command Center in operation. Over 210 staff are on site to ensure continuous care for the patients. “The safety of our patients…
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Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System is proud to announce that John E. Young has been selected as the new President and Chief Executive Officer for Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS). Andy…
Read MoreFree cooking class for cardiopulmonary rehab and Donayre Patients/Caregivers. Sign up with a nurse or dietician in Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Donayre or by email at teichert@crhealthcare.org.
Read MoreWhiteville, NC – Columbus Regional Healthcare System recently awarded four $1,000 scholarships to HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students who would like a future in the health care industry.…
Read MoreWhiteville, NC – The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, today released the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Columbus…
Read MoreDr. Moran has accomplished a lot in the world of Urology over his nearly 30-year career. He has written over 200 book chapters, has written three books of his own…
Read MoreWound Care Advantage, an organization that helps hospitals establish the industry’s best outpatient wound centers, is honoring CRHS Wound Healing Center with a February Partner Spotlight on its website and…
Read MoreDue to the forecasted winter weather and for the safety of our patients and staff, the Columbus Regional Healthcare System physician practices will have a delayed opening on Jan 4,…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare (CRHS) has announced that it is now providing PET/CT services in to the citizens of Columbus County and the surrounding communities. Through a partnership with Alliance Radiology,…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare (CRHS) has announced that it is now providing PET/CT services into the citizens of Columbus County and the surrounding communities. Through a partnership with Alliance Radiology, this…
Read MoreAPIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control) offers advice to help protect consumers and reduce the risk of infection during flood and hurricane season. Nothing beats hand hygiene – It’s…
Read MoreAtrial Fibrillation, also called Afib or AF, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart related complications. At least…
Read MoreCRHS staff competed in a friendly BBQ ???? and watermelon ???? cook off to see who had the chops to be crowned champions. Congratulations to watermelon category winner Janet Royal and BBQ…
Read MoreLife seems to have fallen into a rut lately. It has been a year since you retired, and you’re still searching for a new purpose. Many of your closest friends…
Read MoreUse Sunscreen. If you’re going outside, you should be putting on sunscreen, and that’s just all there is to it. Make sure everyone is applying sunscreen (SPF 15 should be the minimum)…
Read MoreYou knew this day would come eventually, and a quick rectal check of her temperature with the digital thermometer confirms your guess: your baby has a fever. Don’t panic. Although…
Read MoreDid you know there was a month entirely dedicated to raising awareness for issues impacting the health and wellness of men and boys? June will honor the 23rd annual Men’s…
Read MoreFor the third year in a row, Columbus Regional Healthcare System and Columbus County Farmers Market are partnering with a mobile farmers market on the campus of CRHS. This is…
Read MoreCRHS is third in Carolinas Healthcare System for reducing CLABSI incidents By following strict infection prevention practices with patients who have central venous lines inserted, Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS)…
Read MoreIn recognition of National Hospital Week, May 7 – 13, we extend our sincerest gratitude and thanks to all of the dedicated men and women who contribute to making our hospitals…
Read MoreGolf cart “limo” makes it easy for patients and visiting family and friends to get to and from the Columbus Regional Healthcare System’s hospital. Thanks to a generous donation from…
Read MoreThe Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association have awarded Columbus Regional Healthcare System (CRHS) Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification as an Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital. The certification recognizes hospitals…
Read MoreIn keeping with its primary commitment to patient safety and to further prevent the spread of influenza, Columbus Regional Healthcare System has announced that their visitation guidelines will change effective…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System recently hosted a legislative update luncheon for the area legislators. CRHS CEO Carla Hollis along with Joann Anderson, CEO of Southeastern Health spoke about their respective…
Read MoreThe misuse of antibiotics has contributed to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems today — antibiotic resistance. Each year, in just the United States, at least 2 million…
Read MoreRecently, CRHS’s dedication to keeping patients safe was recognized by the Carolinas HealthCare System, who awarded CRHS the highest possible award for improving patient safety and quality of care in…
Read MoreOn October 27, the Columbus Regional Urgent Care facility will be moving into a NEW location on the CRHS campus! The new Urgent Care location is at 320 Jefferson Street,…
Read MoreWhen you are a patient in the hospital, you expect excellent medical care from trained physicians and staff. Attending to the spiritual and emotional needs that come along with a…
Read MoreLong-time Local Receives the Honor For Freda Gore, serving as Chair of the CRHS Board of Trustees is the ultimate way to give back to the hospital that her family…
Read MoreAn Initiative to Serve the Community Columbus Regional Healthcare System was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation for use with their Think PINK Project, a…
Read MoreSoutheast Pediatrics is ready to serve When you bring your child to Southeast Pediatrics, you’ll notice two entrances. One is for kids who are sick; the other for children who…
Read MorePreventing Diabetes The good news: Type 2 diabetes can be prevented. “If you’re told you have pre-diabetes – or you know there is a strong family history of diabetes –…
Read More“Breast-feeding was almost a lost art,” says Lisa Garrell, R.N., a nurse at Columbus Regional Healthcare System’s Birthing Center and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) accreditation. “A lot…
Read MoreCannon Grant Designated for Cancer Center Columbus Regional Healthcare System received a $150,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation, Inc., which will be used to support the relocation of the Donayre…
Read MoreDesigned for the expectant mother and her support person in their third trimester, “Great Expectations” is an instructional childbirth class created by Columbus Regional Healthcare System Family Birthing Center staff to educate…
Read MoreAre You Covered? It’s that time of year again — time for people to renew their health insurance plans. It’s also a good time to look at which doctors and…
Read MoreRest promotes healing Hospitals aren’t known for promoting relaxation. But thanks to Columbus Regional Healthcare System’s new “Quiet Hours” policy, the hospital has become, at least for a couple of…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System recently awarded four, $1,000 scholarships to HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students who are planning a career in the health care industry. Each student completed…
Read MoreColumbus Regional Healthcare System recently celebrated 38 employees for continuous service. Each employee who celebrated a mile-marker anniversary last year received a service pin and gift from the hospital. These…
Read MoreA New Take on a Timeless Message Check out Columbus Regional’s latest music video! We know hospitals don’t typically release music videos, but we couldn’t resist. Learn how we’re “All…
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