About DCMH
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) opened its doors on February 4, 1922, at its current location. It was built to memorialize those Decatur County residents who served our country in World War I. The original hospital building, which is still in use, featured 16,000 square feet. DCMH has seen many transformations over the last 100+ years; however, its core values of community, compassion, integrity, and quality remain at the forefront.
DCMH proudly offers a wide range of services and specialties tailored to meet the community’s needs. From Primary Care to Rehabilitation Services to Surgery and beyond, DCMH is committed to providing top-of-the-line care close to home. In addition to the traditional services offered by most critical-access hospitals, DCMH features Cancer Care & Infusion Services, Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers (Advanced Wound Healing), Neurology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep Clinic, Occupational Services, and more.
The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County was established in 1992 to provide supplemental financial support for the healthcare initiatives of DCMH and the local community. The Foundation supported the Hospital’s additions in 1995, 2003, 2013, and 2023, including the Rehabilitation & Medical Offices building, which opened in early 2024. The Foundation hosts major social events throughout the year, such as the Gala held in the spring, the “Event ‘Fore’ Caring” golf outing in the summer, and the fun-filled “Tee Off ‘Fore’ Ta-Tas” event in the fall. The Foundation also supports major health-related community events, including the DCMH Women’s Health Expo, Healthy Fair, and Men’s Health Tailgate.
Mission Statement
DCMH advances the health and wellness of our community by providing high-value patient-centered care, leadership, and education.
Vision Statement
To be the gateway to health and wellness in our communities by delivering quality healthcare and wellness leadership through best practices and innovative partnerships.
Core Values
Commitments to those we serve:
- Integrity – We promote openness in communication and accountability for our conduct and decisions. We demonstrate respect and honesty, fostering an atmosphere of trust.
- Compassion – We exemplify care and empathy toward our patients, their families, our community, and our team members. We respond thoughtfully and reasonably in all circumstances and celebrate our successes.
- Quality – We focus on continuous performance improvement in all we do, serving each person as an individual, promoting innovation, and pursuing extraordinary results. We are driven to be the best at what matters most: our patients and their families, our community, and our team members.
- Community – We contribute positively through community involvement and stewardship of resources, striving to meet the health and wellness needs of the patients we serve, our community, and our team members.
