Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
DCMH Makes Annual Mammogram Scheduling Even Easier
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is making it even easier to stay on track with annual mammograms. Building on the success of its online mammogram self-scheduling tool, DCMH has expanded scheduling capabilities so patients can now schedule their next annual...
Starting Conversations About Mental Health
During Suicide Prevention Month, Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program is raising awareness about mental health and the support available to older adults in the community. Throughout September, the Senior Life Solutions team is using simple,...
Driving Health Forward
For over six years, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has offered a free transportation service to provide individuals with transportation or mobility restrictions a safe, reliable way to get to the hospital or other DCMH appointments. DCMH recently added a...
DCMH Prioritizes Employee Wellness with Exclusive Health Screening Events
Employees of Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) recently took an important step to prioritize their own health during a series of free wellness screening events. Thanks to the generosity of the DCMH Rewards & Recognition Committee and the Hospital Foundation...
Golf Outing Raises $19,353 to Advance Community Wellness
The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Hospital Foundation) is proud to announce the success of its 2026 Event ‘Fore’ Caring, which raised $19,353 to support healthcare initiatives that benefit patients and families throughout Decatur County. Held at North Branch...
August 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
Myla Speer is the August 2026 Decatur County Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month. Myla was nominated by her team of therapists: Olivia Wilmer (Speech Therapy), Ladine Lipinski (Occupational Therapy), Jamie Hauswald (Physical Therapy), and...
Batesville Middle School Student Raises $521 for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County
At just 12 years old, Max Schory, a seventh grader at Batesville Middle School, is in his sixth year of fundraising for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Foundation). Each year, whether independently or with the help of classmates, Max creates art in...
July 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
Ruth Cash has been named the July 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month. Ruth was nominated by her Occupational Therapist, Ladine Lipinski. Ruth had a fall at home which resulted in a wrist fracture. She chose DCMH Rehabilitation Services for her therapy...

