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.
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...
Extinguish Breast Cancer
When Melissa Atkins pulled into Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) earlier this month, she wasn’t expecting her day to turn into something she’d never forget. She was simply driving a friend to their appointment when she noticed a crowd gathered around a pink...
A New Hip, A New Chapter: Jim’s Story
For Jim McLaughlin, owner of Baker Design Wear in Greensburg, August 26 was a life-changing day. That’s when he underwent a total hip replacement by Dr. Eric Tannenbaum, a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at Decatur County Memorial Hospital...
A Legacy of Love: The Bo Paul Project Brings Comfort and Healing to Families at DCMH
Today, October 15, marks Infant Loss Awareness Day, a time to remember, reflect, and recognize the many families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby. As a community, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) and the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County...
