Community News
The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
Tantalizing tales at a nice price: Library book sale approaches
GREENSBURG – The first Friends of the Greensburg/Decatur County Greensburg Public Library Book Sale of 2019 is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 5 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, with a special Early Bird Book Sale beginning at 6 p.m. April 4. Friends of the...
Give blood with Red Cross this Spring
Eligible blood donors of all blood types are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. By giving blood, donors may be helping someone like 5-year-old Emery Twehues, who was diagnosed...
Battle Bags comfort DCMH patients
GREENSBURG — A local teen has enlisted her sisters to offer some inspiration to patients at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. Kaylee Smith, along with her sisters, Danielle and Taylor, have already created and delivered 150 “Battle Bags” to DCMH, which are then...
Healthcare pricing a complicated matter
Pricing in healthcare has always been very confusing for healthcare providers and patients alike. Several factors influence the price of any healthcare service provided, location, cost, and expected reimbursement to name a few. Patients and families of patients...
DCMH celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week
In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, DCMH offers tips to help patients stay safe and take an active role in their care. Patient Safety Awareness Week, which is observed annually to raise awareness of important patient safety issues, is March 10 – 16....
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and DCMH is urging everyone to give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup. Have you ever wondered how your bones stay healthy or what exactly controls your blood pressure? Many of us take for granted the role our...
DCMH pleased with cafeteria improvements
Decatur County Memorial Hospital would like to announce the opening of their new and improved Cafeteria, the Lincoln Café! In 2018, DCMH began renovations for the kitchen and cafeteria. General Manager of Environmental and Nutritional Services Jacob Peerman...
DCMH gives on-site vaccines
The Decatur County Memorial Hospital Immunization Clinic, located within the Tree City Medical Arts Plaza in Suite 2, is open every Tuesday from 3pm to 6pm. We offer immunization services to the insured, under-insured, and uninsured of all ages. We operate with the...
