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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Whiteville, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For 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.
The 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 […]
It 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 […]
Columbus 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, […]
Columbus 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 […]
There 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] […]
We 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. […]
We 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 […]
Any 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 […]
Flu 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 […]
WHITEVILLE, 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. […]
All 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 […]
CEO John Young speaks with Justin Smith of the News Reporter with the latest updates on how the hospital is handling the Covid-19.
Columbus 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 […]
WHITEVILLE, 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 […]
by: 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 […]
Should 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 […]
Columbus 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 […]
In 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, […]
As 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 […]
In 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 […]
In 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 […]
News 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 […]
For 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 […]
Columbus County YMCA Community Needs Assessment
Columbus 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 […]
For 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 […]
With 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, […]
For 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 […]
On 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 […]
Chaplaincy at Columbus Regional Healthcare System - Dr. David Heller, Rev. Jeremy Simmons and Stephanie Miller https://scceducable.viebit.com/player.php?hash=vegl1txe0dDP
Wound 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
For 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 […]
The 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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Columbus 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 […]
Free 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.
Whiteville, 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. […]
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 the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Columbus […]
Dr. 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 […]
Wound 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 […]
Due 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, […]
Columbus 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, […]
Columbus 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 […]
APIC (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 […]
Atrial 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 […]
CRHS 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 […]
As a nurse practitioner at Southeast Primary Care, Peggy Newman has sent many patients to Donayre Cancer Care Center. That’s why she never thought twice about where she would go […]
Life 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 […]
Use 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) […]
You 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 […]
Did 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 […]
For 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 […]
CRHS 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) […]
In 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 […]
Golf 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 […]
The 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 […]
More Than A Hospital We strive every single day to be so much more than a hospital. Why? Because we know that the best care you can receive while within […]
In 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 […]
Columbus 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 […]
The 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 […]
Recently, 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 […]
On 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, […]
When 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 […]
Long-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 […]
An 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 […]
Southeast 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 […]
Preventing 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 – […]
“Celebrity Treatment” at CRHS Family Birthing Center “I felt like my own family was taking care of me.” Mollie and Billy Lewis live in Wilmington, but drove to Columbus County […]
“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 […]
Cannon 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 […]
Designed 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 […]
Are 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 […]
Rest 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 […]
Columbus 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 […]
Columbus 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 […]
A 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 […]
Columbus Regional Healthcare System celebrates National Hospital Week The community is invited. May 5, 2015 National Hospital Week happens the week of May 10, and Columbus Regional Healthcare System is […]
Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes. ~Author Unknown As we start the first full week of May, Columbus Regional Healthcare System is celebrating National Nurses Week. Here are three nursing […]
How An Afterthought Saved a Life Joann Rabon showed no symptoms, but the screening test her doctor encouraged her to get, revealed cancer. Rabon, 70, is going to her granddaughter’s […]
A First Impression Back on a Sunday afternoon in November of last year, Carla Parker Hollis and her husband appeared to be just another couple, perhaps visiting a loved one […]
