Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
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...
DCMH Hosts Successful Health Screening Event: 2026 Women’s Health Expo
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is expanding women’s healthcare locally through the 2026 Women’s Health Expo. Over 120 women in the community received free health screenings, made possible through the generosity of Decatur County Memorial Hospital and the...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Wear Blue Day On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, DCMH team members proudly dressed in blue to raise awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women. Still, it is also one of the most...
DCMH and Decatur County EMS Bring Emergency Safety Training to DSI
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), in partnership with Decatur County EMS (DCEMS), recently had the opportunity to connect with members of Developmental Services Inc. (DSI) through an interactive emergency safety presentation focused on preparedness, confidence,...
A Spirit of Giving at Decatur County Memorial Hospital
A spirit of giving filled the Surgery Department at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) this holiday season, thanks to a team-led initiative inspired by one nurse’s idea. Hannah, a nurse in Surgery, wanted to create a fun and meaningful holiday project for her...
DCMH Advocates for Healthier Moms and Babies at State Conference
DCMH is proud to announce that Maternal Health Advocate Shannon Paul participated in a discussion-based panel at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Pilot Hospital Kickoff Meeting on December 12. Paul was joined by DCMH’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jenny Simon. Paul...
Decatur County Memorial Hospital Kicks Off The Holiday Season with Family Fun
On December 5, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) hosted its annual Holiday Lane celebration on the DCMH Walking Trail, where an impressive crowd of over 700 community members braved the chilly temperatures and some snow to spread holiday cheer and celebrate...
DCMH Donates Turkeys to Bread of Life in Honor of Former Leader
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) proudly continued its annual tradition of giving this holiday season through a meaningful donation to the Bread of Life. Earlier this month, the DCMH team, led by the Patient Accounts department, came together to raise funds to...
