Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
Golf Outing Raises $19,353 to Advance Community Wellness
The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Hospital Foundation) is proud to announce the success of its 2026 Event ‘Fore’ Caring, which raised $19,353 to support healthcare initiatives that benefit patients and families throughout Decatur County. Held at North Branch...
August 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
Myla Speer is the August 2026 Decatur County Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month. Myla was nominated by her team of therapists: Olivia Wilmer (Speech Therapy), Ladine Lipinski (Occupational Therapy), Jamie Hauswald (Physical Therapy), and...
Batesville Middle School Student Raises $521 for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County
At just 12 years old, Max Schory, a seventh grader at Batesville Middle School, is in his sixth year of fundraising for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County (Foundation). Each year, whether independently or with the help of classmates, Max creates art in...
July 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
Ruth Cash has been named the July 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month. Ruth was nominated by her Occupational Therapist, Ladine Lipinski. Ruth had a fall at home which resulted in a wrist fracture. She chose DCMH Rehabilitation Services for her therapy...
First in the Region to Use OrthoGrid Hip AI® During Hip Replacement Surgery
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has successfully completed its first hip replacement procedure using OrthoGrid Hip AI®, becoming the first hospital in the region to offer the advanced technology for eligible anterior hip replacement procedures. OrthoGrid Hip...
DCMH Celebrates Community at the Decatur County 4-H Fair
From supporting local youth and agriculture to helping fairgoers stay cool during a hot week, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) was proud to serve as the largest sponsor of the Decatur County 4-H Fair. Throughout the week, DCMH welcomed visitors to its booth,...
Community Comes Together for First Walk with Care Event Supporting Local Cancer Patients
More than 45 community members gathered on the DCMH Walking Trail for the inaugural Walk with Care event, raising over $5,000 for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County's Cancer Care Fund. This fund supports local patients and families navigating cancer at Decatur...
First in the Region – Advanced Technology, Same Trusted Surgeon at DCMH
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to be the first in the region to offer technology designed to support precision during hip replacement surgery: OrthoGrid Hip AI®. Advanced Technology. Same Trusted Surgeon. At the center of this advancement is Dr. Eric...

