Columbus Community Hospital Nebraska

Bright futures filled the air at Columbus Public Schools District's recent New Teacher Meet and Greet event, which took place at the Innovation Center. Columbus Community Hospital wanted to ensure these new educators learned more about the fantastic resources and support our hospital offers to the Columbus community. Here’s to a safe and successful school year ahead!

Do This Now to Get Ready for a New School Year Here are 5 things you can do so everyone is more prepared when the first day of school arrives.

The Nebraska Hospital Association Leadership Institute had a fantastic event on July 17th! A big thank you to all the attendees who joined us for a stimulating day of learning and collaboration.

We kicked things off with a tour of the impressive Columbus Fieldhouse, followed by engaging sessions in the Platte and Prairie conference rooms. It was inspiring to see so many dedicated healthcare leaders come together to share their knowledge and experiences.

Say hello to our newest employees! We’re thrilled to welcome them to our Columbus Community Hospital family, and excited to see how they contribute their skills and knowledge within their respective departments and organization as a whole.

Growing healthy habits starts young! At Columbus Community Hospital, we empower kids to make healthy choices in the kitchen through our interactive cooking classes. ‍These classes teach kids essential skills like knife safety, food preparation, and the importance of balanced meals. ️

It's UV Safety Month! Stay protected by putting on a hat and sunglasses before heading outside. #uvsafetymonth #sunsafety

A Guide to Finding Active Things to Do Near You Looking for engaging activities that get you moving? Here’s where to find them.

Volunteers have an impact on the lives of others and the communities they serve. Learn more about how volunteering can also lead to several health benefits. https://ow.ly/WBaY50SGr76

Want to start on a path to better health? Pivio aims to lower participants' disease risk factors and create lifelong habits. Informational sessions are available on July 31 and Aug. 1. For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/m6Q650SGrgM

Attention fellow TBI and stroke survivors, join us for canvas painting at our next TBI and stroke support group on Tuesday, July 30, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the Columbus Wellness Center (south entrance of the Columbus Family YMCA). For more information, please call 402-562-3333.

Good luck to everyone who’s participating in the 37th Annual Bob Lauterbauch Memorial Downtown Runaround this morning!

Get some great information at the next Columbus Alzheimer's & dementia support group meeting on Monday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Columbus Senior Center. For more information, go to: https://ow.ly/8Qmx50SGeW2

Give your kids the tools they need to become healthy and safe adults. There’s still time to register your child for our Kids Academy two-day summer camp. For more details, go to https://ow.ly/9arK50SG09X

Watermelon Salsa This summer, try some salsa with a fresh fruit twist. This sweet and spicy Watermelon Salsa is livened up with fresh mint, ginger and jalapeños. Serve with whole grain tortilla chips.

Anyone can save lives with the proper tools and training. Call to make your reservation today and learn how to help Stop the Bleed. https://ow.ly/Rss550SFy4v

Signs That You Might Need an Interventional Cardiologist What an interventional cardiologist does and why you may need to see one.

Digestive problems are common for many people, but frequent difficulties may indicate something more serious. Join Dr. Tyler McVay, gastroenterologist with Columbus General Surgery, on Tuesday, July 30 at noon as he discusses what kinds of symptoms he treats. https://ow.ly/T6U450SEJhv

10 Tips to Stay Hydrated When It’s Hot As temperatures soar, your body needs more water. Here’s how to drink enough each day.

There is still time to enter our special July giveaway for anyone who visits our Little Free Library. This month, when your little one reads five books and completes the reading log found in our library, we will enter them to win a super fun backpack. Happy reading!

Why Now Is a Good Time for These Elective Surgeries Waiting to have a surgical procedure done? Now may be the perfect time to schedule it.

Our Importance of Caring newsletter tells the stories of our local health care professionals. Please read our latest edition to learn more about Davonte Mouton and his journey to becoming an accountant: https://ow.ly/kAMa50SBqc6

At first, Dr. Mark Howerter didn’t want to be emergency room director at Columbus Community Hospital. After rejecting the position three times, he finally said yes. He was glad he did. Learn more about Dr. Howerter in our physician spotlight series: https://ow.ly/bJNf50SBlIX

For as long as she could remember, Jasmine Karakatsanis knew she wanted her career to be based on helping others feel good. Now she is a massage therapist at Columbus Community Hospital Massage Therapy. Learn more about her journey: https://ow.ly/Pocb50SAKBn

5 Reasons to Take That Vacation Here’s why taking a vacation is more important than you think.

Kids are funny, insightful, adorable … and confusing. The pediatricians at Columbus Children’s Healthcare, PC, will help you be a more confident and successful parent with our “Ask the Pediatricians” series, which takes place the second Monday of each month at 8 a.m. on KLIR 101.

Welcome to our new employees! We’re excited to see our new team members' impact, and look forward to supporting them in their careers. To make your impact, view our current job listings: https://ow.ly/upw050SAKr8

Stroke is the nation’s top cause of disability, but you can boost the chances of recovering from a stroke for yourself or a loved one if you seek treatment quickly. Learn more about recognizing and responding to the signs of stroke: https://ow.ly/NX9n50SAqMP

Hurry! There’s still time to register your athlete for the two-week speed and agility camp at Columbus Sports Performance Center beginning July 22. https://ow.ly/JtXl50Szvi8