Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
A Heart-Felt Story
A self-professed “daddy’s girl,” Laura Thomas was not above using her influence when it came to her dad’s health. That’s how John Grimes, 66, was scheduled for a heart scan two years ago – that literally saved his life. A CT tech by trade who works at Decatur County...
DCMH Raises the Bar on Patient-Centric Technology
(Greensburg, Ind. – January 26, 2021) Decatur County Memorial Hospital recently completed a major upgrade to its patient monitoring and telehealth systems, investing in technology that will lead to improved patient care and improving staff efficiencies. Bedsides...
Decatur County Memorial Hospital Provides COVID-19 Antibody Treatment to At-Risk Population
Physician urges area residents to “hold on a little longer and remain vigilant” Within five days of Indiana-based Eli Lily receiving emergency approval for its monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Decatur County...
Decatur County Memorial Hospital Will Vaccinate Health Care Workers First
(Greensburg, Ind. – December 9, 2020) As the nation anxiously awaits Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is preparing to fulfill its duties as one of 50 Indiana hospitals chosen as a vaccination site...
Delivery Comes Full Circle
After delivering thousands of babies over the course of 26 years as an OB/GYN, the likelihood of remembering a single baby seems … unlikely. Nonetheless, when Wayne Perry, M.D. was introduced to one of Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s newest physician assistant...
Third Time’s Definitely a Charm at DCMH
By the time a woman delivers her third child, there aren’t many surprises left. However, when Nicole Stone delivered her third baby two months ago, there were pleasant surprises all along her pregnancy journey, including in the delivery room. When Stone became the...
Decatur County Memorial Hospital Receives Two Statewide Awards
COVID -19 response receives Community Impact Award; Matt Weber Named Outstanding Rural Health Provider (October 21, 2020 – Greensburg, Ind.) The Indiana State Office of Rural Health recently awarded Decatur County Memorial Hospital two Critical Access Hospital...
Life Reimagined
At 30 years old, many men believe they are invincible. Don Patrick was no exception. Strong, agile, and fearless, he was making a living climbing communication towers during installation while living in Conroe, Texas, a small city north of Houston. The day ended like...
