About the Organization
One clear purpose to provide the absolute best in patient care
Columbus Regional Health is a 225-bed not-for-profit system serving a 10-county region in southeastern Indiana. We hold a more than 100-year history as the local, independent healthcare provider in our service area. Columbus Regional Health has more than 2,400 employees, 225 physicians on medical staff and 250 volunteers. We provide emergency and surgical services along with comprehensive care in numerous specialty areas. Columbus Regional Health Physicians offers a network of primary and specialty care physicians. Our health system is pleased to offer one, unified electronic medical record system, Epic, for inpatient and outpatient services.
Our culture inspires us to stay abreast of the newest medical technologies and procedures, and to strive for constant improvement. Each member of the Columbus Regional Health family has a unique opportunity every day to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, their families, our community and with each other.
Columbus Regional Health also maintains more than 40 diverse accreditations and certifications for quality, safety and security, privacy and patient experience on an annual basis. As the face of healthcare changes, Columbus Regional Health aims to not only maintain our status as a top healthcare provider in Indiana, but our teams are achieving what it means to provide the best in healthcare on a national level, too.
Some national recognitions include:
IBM Watson Health named Columbus Regional one of the 50 Top Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care
Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for outstanding patient-centered medical home practices
We have a history of numerous distinctions, including the AHA Quest for Quality Prize
About the Community
Columbus, Indiana, located within Bartholomew County with a population of about 82,000, is a welcoming and culturally diverse design-forward city. Columbus is globally recognized for its modern architecture, urban design, public art, and creative spirit but what makes it truly special is how livable it feels every day. Here, design is part of the landscape. Downtown is walkable and welcoming. Trails, parks, restaurants, shops, events, and cultural experiences are easy to reach. And the same qualities that make Columbus a memorable place to visit also make it a meaningful place to live. Whether you are relocating for work, family, retirement, or a fresh start, Columbus offers the rare mix of small-city warmth, big ideas, and everyday convenience.
Columbus has a nationally recognized K-12 public school district, alongside specialized career programs, and a unique multi-institutional higher education campus.
Columbus is ranked sixth in the nation for Architectural Innovation and Design by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), right behind Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC. The community is home to seven buildings designated as National Historic Landmarks by the National Park Service and most of structures in the downtown are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Columbus is proud to be a welcoming place for residents and visitors alike, and strives to be the best community of its size in the nation.