http://blog.columbusregional.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:50:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently, local media have run several news stories raising questions about past due property taxes on Spring Harbor. While these stories generally contain accurate information, aside from the negative and misleading headlines and introductions, following is additional information omitted from the news stories that will better explain this issue. The Medical ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=526 Columbus Regional Healthcare System has acquired the Tidwell Cancer Treatment Center in Columbus, GA. The cancer center was founded by Dr. Jack Tidwell in the 1990s. He is a radiation oncologist trained at the Medical College of Georgia. The acquisition of the cancer center was a good fit for Columbus Regional’s mission ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=522 [caption id="attachment_485" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Attending the Freedom Shrine dedication were, from left, Columbus Mayor Jim Wetherington, Major General (Ret.) Jerry White and Hughston Hospital Senior Executive Officer Butch Wheeler."][/caption] An enthusiastic crowd attended the dedication of the Freedom Shrine to Hughston Hospital in Columbus by the Exchange Club of North Columbus ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=514 This summer, Columbus Regional Healthcare facilities in Columbus, GA welcomed the assistance and bright smiling faces of 196 youth volunteers in more than 50 areas! The youth volunteers pictured above are with Barbara Diggs (far left), who is coordinating the Auxiliary’s youth volunteer program this year, and Nancy Williams (far right) ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=507 Threepeat! For the third consecutive year, Hughston Hospital in Columbus, GA has received the HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. Hughston Hospital achieved this award by placing among the top five percent of U.S. hospitals based on an analysis of patient surveys conducted by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. HealthGrades and ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=502 Expectant moms in Columbus, Georgia can expect even more with a new Pampered Pregnancy Program being offered for those who choose to deliver at The Medical Center and Doctors Hospital. By signing-up for the program, members will receive numerous special amenities, including: One free spa treatment of their choice A membership card ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=495 [caption id="attachment_482" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Thomas R. Stewart, M.D., FACOG"][/caption] Columbus Regional recently welcomed Thomas R. Stewart, M.D., FACOG, and his private OB/GYN practice to our family of services in Columbus, GA. Dr. Stewart moved his practice to the 1900 building (1900 10th Avenue, Suite 200, Columbus, GA), in early July. “Columbus Regional has ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=488 Real All-Stars: Columbus-area student-athletes, pictured with Kirby Smart (top row, left) were chosen on merits of academics, leadership, athletics and community services. Being a great student-athlete usually means attention for great achievements on the field or court. But being an outstanding student-athlete means being a star in academics, ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=467 Continued advancements at Columbus Regional and The Medical Center allow specialists on our staff to offer the highest quality care for infants and children in this community and this region. These advancements are encouraging the recruitment of more of those specialists (Neurology and Hematology/Oncology, to name just two) to join the ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=373 Revealing the Myths (Part 2 of 2) By Dayton Preston | Wellness Program Manager | Columbus Regional Healthcare System This is the second in a two-part series about wellness myths. We are often sidetracked from our effective wellness practices by a lot of hype in the industry, which takes ... http://blog.columbusregional.com/?p=460