Decatur County Hospital has recently added a new payment option to help you with your hospital or physician bills. DCH has partnered with HELP Financial to offer this service. HELP Financial Payment Plans are designed to offer you a payment choice of up to three years to pay your outstanding balance.
Decatur County Hospital is excited to announce that a new ambulance has been added to its emergency service fleet. The Horton’s Type I ambulance has superior construction, and can withstand a 90,000-pound load test. Horton ambulances have a history of more than 40 years of dynamic crash testing.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and we’re showing our support by providing information on vaccines for children, teens, preteens and adults. Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health.
Many Iowans, especially those living on a fixed income, may be in need of help paying for their Medicare premiums, deductibles, coinsurance and drug costs. The Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help programs can offer assistance to Iowans in need.
State Representative Joel Fry (R-Osceola) visited Decatur County Hospital on August 7. Representative Fry met with DCH Board members and senior staff to discuss Medicaid funding issues, mental health concerns and healthcare workforce challenges.
In Decatur County, there are multiple groups working toward greater economic stability to improve the quality of life for our residents and businesses. A major contributor to an increase in economic stability is high-quality jobs, and money spent locally. Decatur County Hospital places great importance on both of these aspects.
Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary was pleased to present the 2017 Scholarship of $1000 to Sean Thomas. Sean is furthering his education at Mercy College of Health Sciences to receive Paramedic certification.
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Decatur County Hospital places great importance on community involvement. We pride ourselves on being a community-focused hospital, with the best interest of the region in mind. In addition to our excellent staff, this community focus is made possible by many volunteers and donors who give donations and financial support to help us serve our patients.
Almost one year ago, representatives of multiple community organizations banded together to revamp the community meal site program. The Leon City Council, Decatur County Board of Supervisors, Decatur County Hospital, Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI) and Decatur County Public Health partnered to revive and improve the Leon Community Meal Program.
