Patient Stories
Read what our patients have to say about the care they have received during their time at DCMH and click here to see patient story videos.
March 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
Daniel (Dan) Helms is the March 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month. He was nominated by his team of therapists: Heather Riga (Speech Therapy), Ladine Lipinski (Occupational Therapy), Carly Evers (Occupational Therapy), and Emily Schmid (Physical...
“Transportation Has Given Me My Life Back” — Abby’s Story
For Abby Fleenor, a 54-year-old mother and proud grandmother of three, reliable transportation has been nothing short of life-changing. “I am visually impaired and have Leber Congenital Amaurosis, or LCA,” Abby explained. “This transportation has changed my life and...
Saved by a Screening, Giving Back Through Hope
When Nicole Niese, a Special Education Teacher at Greensburg Elementary School, asked her coworkers to participate in a fundraiser, she hoped to make a small difference. What happened next proved just how generous her school family could be. On October 29, as part of...
Extinguish Breast Cancer
When Melissa Atkins pulled into Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) earlier this month, she wasn’t expecting her day to turn into something she’d never forget. She was simply driving a friend to their appointment when she noticed a crowd gathered around a pink...
A New Hip, A New Chapter: Jim’s Story
For Jim McLaughlin, owner of Baker Design Wear in Greensburg, August 26 was a life-changing day. That’s when he underwent a total hip replacement by Dr. Eric Tannenbaum, a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at Decatur County Memorial Hospital...
A Legacy of Love: The Bo Paul Project Brings Comfort and Healing to Families at DCMH
Today, October 15, marks Infant Loss Awareness Day, a time to remember, reflect, and recognize the many families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby. As a community, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) and the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County...
Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
DCMH Rehabilitation Services is proud to recognize Donna Hermesch as our August Patient of the Month. Donna is currently receiving Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Cardiac Rehab at our Rehabilitation & Medical Offices building. She was...
Stronger Every Step: Ron’s Comeback Story
For Ron Jobst, the past year and a half has been anything but ordinary. “I’ve had three surgeries in about 16 months,” he said. “It’s been long and complicated — but I’m hopeful.” It all started with a hip replacement in October 2023. As someone who had already been...
