Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
DCMH Busy in Light of Widespread Flu
GREENSBURG – A large influx of patients due to flu and other illnesses has kept staff of Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) busy for the last several days, but hospital representatives say the quality of patient care is unaffected. DCMH Vice President of Patient...
DCMH Accepts ‘Dot’s Toys for Tots’ VFW Gift
A Christmas tradition aimed at bringing smiles to the faces of children preparing to undergo surgical procedures continued Friday at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) in the spirit of its late originator. Local VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary member Dorothy “Dot” Bicknell...
DCMH Welcomes New OB/GYN
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) recently welcomed Dr. Anxhela Treska, an OB-GYN, to the health network’s staff. Dr. Treska was born and raised in Albania. Her country was experiencing a civil war and her mother decided to send her to the United Stated to...
Indiana Hospital Association Recognizes DCMH
GREENSBURG – The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) recognized Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) on Nov. 18 at The Marten House in Indianapolis for their work to reduce patient harm by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent over the past three years. The...
Marketplace Tips to Help Get You the Most Affordable Health Insurance Available
When it comes to choosing a healthcare plan that’s right for you and your family, it can be a confusing and daunting task. If you are not offered insurance by your current employer, you may be looking at options like the Health Insurance Marketplace, which was created...
Fight Against Breast Cancer Gets Local Boost
The fight against breast cancer got a boost from the friends and family of Colleen Cherry, as the “Colleen’s Closet” group recently contributed $3,300 to the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County in honor of the daughter, mother, and friend that meant so much to the...
Extension Homemakers Plant Over 300 Daffodils
Raising their shovels, trowels and other implements of destruction into the air, the Decatur County Extension Homemakers took to the campus of Decatur County Memorial Hospital to once again plant daffodils for the Hospital Foundation. In a cloud of dust they were soon...
Trainers Work Behind the Scenes
The Fantastic 4 has the Invisible Woman and the Justice League receives help from the Martian Manhunter. Each has superhuman powers. Neither gains much notoriety because, well, no one can see them do their job. Meet Kevin Fields and Laura Walsman. They are, quite...
