Columbus Regional Health Adds Pediatric Specialists
Ascension St. Vincent specialists will provide local pediatric ENT, cardiovascular, and orthopedic care through a new partnership with Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Columbus Regional Health has announced a new relationship with Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent. Pediatric specialty services will be hosted at CRH several days each month, beginning in early 2027.
Why it matters
The partnership is designed to bring highly specialized pediatric care directly to Bartholomew County, reducing the need for families to travel for routine specialist visits. It gives local children access to ENT, cardiovascular, and orthopedic expertise closer to home.
The announcement describes specialty services on several days each month, but does not provide patient volume or capacity figures. Details on how many appointments will be available and which insurance plans will be accepted remain unspecified.
The players
Columbus Regional Health
A regional health system based in Columbus, Indiana, serving Bartholomew County and surrounding communities.
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent
A pediatric hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides specialized care for children and is part of the Ascension St. Vincent health system.
The details
Ascension St. Vincent specialists will conduct evaluations, follow-ups, and select medical procedures locally at CRH, covering ear, nose, and throat, cardiovascular, and orthopedic pediatric care. Patients needing complex surgery or intensive hospital-based treatment will be coordinated for transition to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.
Timeline
Early 2027: Partnership services are slated to begin at CRH in Bartholomew County.
January 2027: Services and appointment availability are expected to start.
Big Picture
The arrangement extends the reach of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis by placing its ENT, cardiovascular, and orthopedic specialists inside a community hospital in Columbus. It follows a hub-and-spoke model in which routine and mid-level pediatric care is delivered locally while complex cases are referred to the central Indianapolis facility.
Families in Bartholomew County may be able to see pediatric ENT, cardiovascular, and orthopedic specialists locally several days each month rather than traveling to Indianapolis for every visit. Children who require complex surgery or intensive hospital treatment will still be transferred to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.
The takeaway
Parents of children needing ENT, heart, or bone specialty care in Bartholomew County should watch for appointment details as services approach their early 2027 start. Confirming insurance coverage and referral pathways with their pediatrician in advance can make the transition smoother.
What happens next
Pediatric specialty services are expected to begin at CRH in early 2027, with appointment availability projected for January 2027.
Further reading
For more on pediatric care options in the region, explore Children's Health coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mojo 1029.
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