DCH CEO Resigns
Decatur County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Greg Boattenhamer has tendered his resignation at the hospital, effective May 25.
DCH Auxiliary Offers $1,500 Scholarship
The DCH Auxiliary has announced a $1,500 scholarship opportunity! Qualified applicants are:
DCH Corner – Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation is designed to help people recover faster and return to full, productive lives after being hospitalized with a heart event. Qualifying diagnoses or procedures include heart attack, balloon angioplasty, stent placement, bypass surgery, valve surgery, heart transplantation, and heart failure.
Donate Life 5K Fun Run & Walk
April is National Donate Life Month. Since 2003, organizations around the US have organized local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through organ and tissue donation.
Decatur County Hospital Named a 2018 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Decatur County Hospital was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
DCH Corner – All About Vascular Surgery
Did you know? Decatur County Hospital offers many specialty services, so you can get quality care and avoid travel to another facility. These include specialty surgical services, such as vascular surgery. Dr. Ed Wehling is our on-staff vascular and general surgeon, providing specialty care, close to home.
DCH Corner – Salmonella. What You Need to Know.
Recently, the Iowa Department of Public Health issued a warning regarding an increased number of cases of salmonella poisoning due to tainted food. With this top of mind, we wanted to be sure you know what to look for if you suspect salmonella in your household.
DCH Corner – Cold Vs. Flu
This year has been an active year for cold and flu viruses. As we continue to experience high rates of viral colds and flu, we want to be sure we share the differences between a cold and the flu virus, and how you should deal with each.
DCH To Host Wellness Week February 12-16, 2018
Decatur County Hospital will host Wellness Week February 12-16 from 7:00 am to 10:00 am each day. Each morning, the hospital (1405 NW Church Street) will be open for walk-ins to get the following tests:
DCH Corner – A New Vision for DCH
Most people are aware that virtually every organization has its own “mission, vision and value” statements that are intended to define that enterprise. This is especially true in healthcare, where such principles are developed so as to build trust for patients and within the greater community. This is important because we all place our very well-being in the hands of our healthcare providers and the organizations that employ them.
