Columbus Community Hospital | Housecall | Fall 2022

2 Bringing health care news to your home HOUSECALL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Columbus Community Hospital, 4600 38th St., P.O. Box 1800, Columbus, NE 68602-1800, 402-564-7118, columbushosp.org. Information in HOUSECALL comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or request to be removed from this mailing, email aeblaser@columbushosp.org. 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Connect with us: columbushosp.org Michael Hansen Michael Hansen, FACHE, president and CEO Hello! I hope you enjoy Columbus Community Hospital’s Housecall, a publication that shares stories about the great work we are accomplishing in our hospital and associated clinics. Our hospital proudly offers new and expanding health care services each season. In this issue, you’ll read information about our comprehensive services, including cardiac care, cancer screening, general surgery and more. We pride ourselves on always looking toward the future and exploring how we can provide even better care to our community. We are also very proud to provide community benefits beyond routine care. We offer many community benefit programs, including financial aid for patients who cannot afford care, education for health care professionals and free community health initiatives. Please take a moment to review this issue and read about the many ways we are building toward a healthier tomorrow for you and your family, friends and loved ones. A lifesaving test 4 Women: Why and when you need breast cancer screening. A passion for diabetes education Inspired by his daughter, volunteer Dennis Cetak gives his time to help others. Contents 8 Our surgeons, your neighbors 6 Columbus General Surgery is always here for you. Cooking up food, friendship and fun 11 Our healthy, hands-on culinary classes are back!

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