COLUMBUS — Columbus Regional Health (CRH) has announced a new healthcare collaboration with Ascension St. Vincent to expand specialized pediatric care for families across Bartholomew County and surrounding communities.
Through the partnership with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent, CRH will host experienced pediatric subspecialists locally several days each month starting in early 2027.
The collaboration brings Ascension St. Vincent’s expertise directly to Columbus, offering specialized care in three core areas:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
- Cardiovascular Care
- Orthopedics
Under the new model, visiting specialists will perform local patient evaluations, routine follow-up appointments, and select medical procedures at CRH facilities. Hospital officials noted that the initiative allows local families to receive high-level sub-specialty treatment close to home without the stress of traveling long distances outside their community.
“By embedding these critical services locally, CRH and Ascension St. Vincent are strengthening the continuum of care for young patients across the region,” said CRH President and CEO Andy Guz.
For pediatric patients requiring more complex surgical interventions, emergency trauma care, or intensive hospital-based treatment, the agreement establishes a streamlined transfer process directly to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Services and scheduling availability are expected to begin in January 2027. Families and community members seeking additional information can visit crh.org.
