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DCH is a 25 bed critical access hospital located between Des
Moines, Iowa and Kansas City, Mo., 5 miles from interstate 35.
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The mission of Decatur County Hospital is to provide quality, compassionate, accessible health care with a personal touch and respect for those we serve.
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Whether you are in need of preventative care, emergency and ambulatory service, diagnostic tests, or specialty clinics we are here for you.
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Each year, thousands of people turn to Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa to get back to the path of good health.
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We are a very special, quality caring hospital with a small town touch. Our dedicated and fun staff are continuously going that extra mile for you and your family. It’s no surprise to anyone that we are the hospital of choice.
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.jpg) Hospital Week 2012
 Jeannie Waddell RN 2012 Daisy Award
Building Project Update!!
Decatur County Hospital Administrator, Lynn Milnes, CEO has announced that the new 47,300 square foot replacement facility will be built at a cost of $15.8 million. The new design will offer more privacy, efficiency and enhanced facilities for the many outpatient clinic and surgical services. A greatly expanded emergency department includes 3 private exam room, 1 trauma room, and the only on site helistop in Decatur County for immediate reaction the life threatening conditions.
Additionally, the facility offers ample waiting areas, family room, outdoor area for a quiet getaway and a gift shop for your convenience.
As of May 2012, contributions for this project is $160, 722.17. Of that amount, $80,000 was pledged through the Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary. The donor wall will be an outstanding memorial in the lobby of the new hospital. There is plenty of opportunity to still be part of this excitement. Donations of $500 and up will be recognized on the donor wall.
We have been blessed, with obviously, very favorable weather. The exterior walls are complete. The interior sheet rock is complete for the South end an painting has started. The brick layers are almost finished. Windows are going in weekly. We will continue to strive to meet our goal of occupancy at the end of this year.
The helistop is in full operation and working well. |
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| Your NEW Decatur County Hospital |
| Coming in 2012 |
| "Professional Neighbors Caring for You" |
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The new 47,300 square foot replacement facility will be built at a cost of $15.8 million.
The new facility’s design will offer more privacy, efficiency and an
annual utility savings of $2 per square foot.
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Watch for future information in the newspapers and on our website
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 Decatur County Hospital $1,000 Scholarship
Qualifications:
A. Second year or further into a health-care educational program
B. Resident of Decatur County (disregarding location of school)
Application Due: June 30th Award Given: July 30th
Provide name, address, phone number, e-mail information; describe course of study; educational institution name, address and phone; indicate any existing or prior scholarship received; transcript w/GPA from 1st year course of study.
Elaborate upon career goals and past and present community involvement.
Attach or have sent separately 3 letters of recommendation from the following current professor/instructor, community person, and a non-related peer.
Send completed application to Decatur County Hospital; Auxiliary Scholarship Chair-person.
Att: Tammy Heintz
1405 NW Church Street
Leon, Iowa 50144
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