Is it a Stroke? Why Acting F.A.S.T Can Make a Difference

Dr. Mark Howerter shares testing methods for COVID-19 that are available,

Lately, it’s hard to turn on the television or open social media without hearing or reading something about the coronavirus or COVID-19. As the pandemic continues to impact the world, there’s a lot of information out there about this new disease.

Joining us now to help separate some of the facts from fiction is Dr. Kurt Kapels, Hospitalist Clinical Director for Columbus Community Hospital.

Spring pollen can kick off several uncomfortable symptoms. Dr. James Friedlander, Allergist & Immunologist in Omaha, NE and Columbus Community Hospital's Visiting Physicians Clinic, discusses seasonal allergies.

Hospice care is a program that assists with end-of-life care. Dr. Dale Zaruba, Medical Director for Columbus Community Hospital Home Health and Hospice, discusses hospice care.

Your kidneys serve as a filtration system for your body, so it's important to keep them healthy. Dr. Bryce Lund, Nephrologist at Nephrology Care, LLC, discusses kidney health.

Mammograms are an essential tools in breast cancer screening. Dr. John Beauvais, Diagnostic Radiology Specialist, discusses mammograms.

Preparing for a new baby is exciting, but some women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Dr. Nicholas Wulf, Obstetrician-gynecologist at Columbus Women's Healthcare, discusses gestational diabetes.

Your hips and knees endure some wear and tear over time, which means some individuals become candidates for joint replacement surgery. Dr. Shawn Brandenburg, orthopedic surgeon, discusses joint replacement surgery.

If you think someone is having a stroke, time is of the essence. Dr. Mark Howerter, Physician Director of the Columbus Community Hospital Emergency Department, explains strokes and what to do if someone seems to be having a stroke.

Columbus Community Hospital welcomes Dr. Venkata Kolli to help care for mental health conditions.