2 Bringing healthcare 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 healthcare 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. 2026 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Connect with us: columbushosp.org Contents Independent living: Stay safe and eat well at home Here’s how two simple programs help older adults; people with disabilities, injuries, illnesses or a risk of falls; and domestic violence survivors. Why give to CCH? 10 Donors tell what inspires them to support community healthcare Join our team 14 Discover the rewarding volunteer and career opportunities we offer! Columbus Community Hospital complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. The hospital does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Columbus Community Hospital: ● Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities so they can communicate effectively with us, including: ● Qualified sign language interpreters. ● Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats). ● Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: ● Qualified interpreters. ● Information written in other languages. If you need language assistance services, visit www.columbushosp.org/patients-visitors/interpreterservices; TTY: 1-800-833-7352. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística en www.columbushosp.org/patients-visitors/interpreterservices; TTY: 1-800-833-7352. CHÚ Ý: Nếu quý vị nói tiếng Việt, các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí có sẵn tại www.columbushosp.org/patientsvisitors/interpreter-services; TTY: 1-800-833-7352. Pride in our progress and an exciting future As summer arrives and we reflect on the past fiscal year at Columbus Community Hospital, I am proud of the advances we have made together to deliver exceptional healthcare for our community. At a time when hospitals around the country are struggling with negative margins, we have remained on firm financial ground, having retired our long-term debt in 2012. Our stability allows us to continue investing in our greatest asset — our team. We are also purchasing advanced technology, including a second Mako robotic surgery system and a new in-house positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner for improved diagnostic imaging access. This October, we will be celebrating the opening of the Mead Family Cancer Center. This new facility will bring radiation oncology, medical oncology and infusion services together in one location. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on workforce development, community wellness, prenatal care and strong advocacy for rural healthcare funding and reimbursement at the state and national levels. As always, we are honored to serve you and your loved ones. Sincerely, Michael Hansen Michael Hansen, FACHE President and CEO 7 On the cover: Columbus Community Hospital’s Thrive Cancer Rehabilitation Care program offers personalized support to help people get back to the activities they love.
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