Patient Stories
Read what our patients have to say about the care they have received during their time at DCMH and click here to see patient story videos.
Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
DCMH Rehabilitation Services is proud to recognize Donna Hermesch as our August Patient of the Month. Donna is currently receiving Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Cardiac Rehab at our Rehabilitation & Medical Offices building. She was...
Stronger Every Step: Ron’s Comeback Story
For Ron Jobst, the past year and a half has been anything but ordinary. “I’ve had three surgeries in about 16 months,” he said. “It’s been long and complicated — but I’m hopeful.” It all started with a hip replacement in October 2023. As someone who had already been...
A Family’s Path to Wellness With DCMH
Tiffany Lauyans’ connection to Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) began in childhood, having been a patient of Dr. Boersma’s from a young age. That long-standing trust in her care team grew even stronger in 2016 with the birth of her daughter. Like many mothers,...
Finding Answers & Gaining Confidence: A Journey Sparked by DCMH’s Women’s Health Expo
Born and raised in Decatur County, it was a flyer at work that caught Melissa Blasczak’s eye—an invitation to the 2024 Women’s Health Expo hosted by Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH). She had been feeling unusually tired and drained, even after her normal daily...
Where New Beginnings Bloom
At Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), the connection between team members and the community runs deep, and for one nurse, that bond has flourished into something truly special. Not only was Susan Robbins born at DCMH herself, but she has had the privilege of...
Driven To Heal: A Farmer And Truck Driver’s Journey With DCMH Wound Care
As a long-term resident of Greensburg, Anthony Tatman’s unexpected health challenges led him to the exceptional care provided by Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center (DCMH Wound Care Center). It all started when Anthony was...
A Recipe for Change
At her routine wellness appointment, Dorene Greiwe's life took an incredible turn, thanks to one pivotal introduction. During the visit, Dr. Rayles introduced Dorene to Matt Weber, PharmD, CDCES—an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at DCMH—who would become her partner...
Healthy Habits for Long-Lasting Wellness
Celia Grise, a former elementary school teacher, was ready for a change. Despite her previous efforts to become a healthier version of herself, she found it hard to accomplish this alone. Celia recognized the necessity of professional guidance to reach her health...
