Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
Chamber and EDC host Job Fair
GREENSBURG - The Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation hosted a job fair from 1 to 7 p.m. for the residents of Decatur County on Thursday, and, at door opening, participation was somewhat slow. "I am pleased with what this says about the...
Here comes peter cottontail
GREENSBURG – Decatur County Memorial Hospital and the Daily News are again partnering this year to welcome the Easter Bunny as the host for the April 13 Easter Egg Hunt at the Decatur County Family YMCA. The side yard at the Y will again be witness to the iconic mad...
Tantalizing tales at a nice price: Library book sale approaches
GREENSBURG – The first Friends of the Greensburg/Decatur County Greensburg Public Library Book Sale of 2019 is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 5 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, with a special Early Bird Book Sale beginning at 6 p.m. April 4. Friends of the...
Give blood with Red Cross this Spring
Eligible blood donors of all blood types are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. By giving blood, donors may be helping someone like 5-year-old Emery Twehues, who was diagnosed...
Battle Bags comfort DCMH patients
GREENSBURG — A local teen has enlisted her sisters to offer some inspiration to patients at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Kaylee Smith, along with her sisters, Danielle and Taylor, have already created and delivered 150 “Battle Bags” to DCMH, which are then...
Healthcare pricing a complicated matter
Pricing in healthcare has always been very confusing for healthcare providers and patients alike. Several factors influence the price of any healthcare service provided, location, cost, and expected reimbursement to name a few. Patients and families of patients...
DCMH celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week
In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, DCMH offers tips to help patients stay safe and take an active role in their care. Patient Safety Awareness Week, which is observed annually to raise awareness of important patient safety issues, is March 10 – 16....
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and DCMH is urging everyone to give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup. Have you ever wondered how your bones stay healthy or what exactly controls your blood pressure? Many of us take for granted the role our...
