Community News

The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County would like to announce their new Foundation Director, Susan Burkhart. Susan was born and raised in Greensburg, Indiana. After attending Greensburg Community High School, she went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in Public...

Visitor Restrictions Because of a high level of concern for the health of our patients and staff, Decatur County Memorial Hospital is limiting visitor access. Visitor Guidelines No visitors under the age of 18 are allowed in the hospital unless they are a patient or...

The holiday season is a special time of year. It is a time when friends and families can be together and share the love of the season with one another. It is also a time to honor those individuals who have made a difference in our lives as well as remember loved ones...

Medicare is a government health insurance program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). To be eligible for Medicare, one must be a legal permanent resident for the past five years or a U.S. citizen 65 years or older, or younger with a...

  Decatur County Memorial Hospital is excited to announce we have expanded our pulmonary program of excellence. Dr. Thomas Ferry has joined our outpatient clinic as a full-time Pulmonologist. Dr. Ferry was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has had a...

The dream of a local Hospital became reality when Decatur County Memorial Hospital opened its doors on February 4, 1922 at its current location. The much-anticipated county-owned facility was built as a memorial to those Decatur County residents who fought and died...

Holidays are a slow time for blood donations because people are especially busy. However, the need for blood doesn’t take a holiday. Patients are still in the hospital and needing transfusions. Thankfully, Decatur County Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Holiday...

WESTPORT — The annual Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) Westport Health and Business Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Westport Community Building, 205 W. Main St. DCMH partners with the Westport Area Business Association each...