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.
First in the Region. First to Recover.
When Randy Baugh learned he needed a hip replacement, he wanted to get back to the life he enjoyed as quickly as possible, and he was ready to put in the work to make that happen. Randy became the first patient at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) to undergo and...
A Journey to Healing: Eddie’s Story
Edward “Eddie” and Brenda Dwenger are lifelong residents of Greensburg. They have deep connections to the community, raising their children here, serving on many city and county boards and public offices, and are proud to call Decatur County home. The couple has been...
Thankful Hearts: Moments Remembered
The moments patients remember most at DCMH aren’t always the biggest ones. Sometimes, it’s thoughtful gestures, genuine kindness, and a feeling of being cared for that stay with them long after their appointment ends. The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County’s Thankful Hearts Program provides patients and families an opportunity to celebrate the care that stays with them.
Care That Stays With You- Joyce’s Story
For Amy Prentice, RN, BSN, care isn’t just something she provides; it’s something she makes people feel. And for one Franklin County resident, that feeling has made all the difference. Living with her daughter and great-granddaughter, Joyce Stevens stays busy with the...
A Life Well Lived: Remembering Trent Jones
Trent Jones was a man who achieved more in his lifetime than anyone ever imagined, and he did it with open arms and a heart full of love. Born on July 6, 1955, with Down Syndrome, Trent was known for his gentle spirit, his joy in connecting with others, and, perhaps...
March 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month
Daniel (Dan) Helms is the March 2026 Rehabilitation Services Patient of the Month. He was nominated by his team of therapists: Heather Riga (Speech Therapy), Ladine Lipinski (Occupational Therapy), Carly Evers (Occupational Therapy), and Emily Schmid (Physical...
“Transportation Has Given Me My Life Back” — Abby’s Story
For Abby Fleenor, a 54-year-old mother and proud grandmother of three, reliable transportation has been nothing short of life-changing. “I am visually impaired and have Leber Congenital Amaurosis, or LCA,” Abby explained. “This transportation has changed my life and...
Saved by a Screening, Giving Back Through Hope
When Nicole Niese, a Special Education Teacher at Greensburg Elementary School, asked her coworkers to participate in a fundraiser, she hoped to make a small difference. What happened next proved just how generous her school family could be. On October 29, as part of...
