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The latest healthcare information and the current events happening at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.

Walk the Plank to benefit students

At 8 a.m. May 4, an opportunity to help the community lift Greensburg students closer to their life goals will present itself in the form of a 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile “Fun Run” in and around the grounds of Greensburg Community High School, Greensburg Elementary School...

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Calmness in the Chaos: DCMH Unsung Heroes

GREENSBURG – It’s often impossible to know exactly when tragedy will strike. Thankfully, there’s a certain few prepared for that very moment. Dennis Kuykendall, a registered nurse at Decatur County Memorial Hospital, and Luke Grow, a training officer with Batesville...

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Chamber and EDC host Job Fair

GREENSBURG - The Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation hosted a job fair from 1 to 7 p.m. for the residents of Decatur County on Thursday, and, at door opening, participation was somewhat slow. "I am pleased with what this says about the...

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Here comes peter cottontail

GREENSBURG – Decatur County Memorial Hospital and the Daily News are again partnering this year to welcome the Easter Bunny as the host for the April 13 Easter Egg Hunt at the Decatur County Family YMCA. The side yard at the Y will again be witness to the iconic mad...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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