Columbus Regional Hospital has canceled all elective, non-urgent surgeries and procedures as of Monday, due to directives from the state and federal government about the coronavirus pandemic.
This measure is to meet the health needs of potential COVID-19 patients, protect against exposure and further potential spread, and to ensure that medical resources are readily available.
A team of physicians, including surgical management at Columbus Regional Health, has developed a process for determining on a case-by-case basis which procedures meet criteria. Each patient need is unique and each case will be coordinated on an individual basis.
Patients with scheduled surgeries and/or procedures will be contacted by their physician offices. Those with other questions are encouraged follow up with their physician or surgeon office directly.
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