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DCH Community Survey Now Available
We need your help to drive the future of health care services at Decatur County Hospital. Take a community survey to tell us about your experience at DCH.
Decatur County Hospital Seeks Nominations for The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses
We’ve recently boosted the services available in our Rehabilitation Services Department by adding a full-time Occupational Therapist, and additional Physical Therapist. With these new rehab providers, we have expanded our available services to include Pediatric Rehab services.
Small Resolutions to Make a Big Difference
In February 2019, Dr. Erika Brown, MD, joined Decatur County Hospital our Chief Medical Officer. As we kick of 2021, Dr. Brown has some advice to help you start or maintain healthy habits to improve your quality of life.
A Letter from our Board Chair
Linda Chastain has served as Chairperson of the Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees since January 2017. As Linda ends her term as Chairperson, she reflected on successes and challenges we’ve seen during her tenure. The following is a letter from Linda.
DCH Corner – Looking Forward to 2021
At Decatur County Hospital, we’re ready to usher in a new year with lots of new possibilities. For all your health care needs in 2021, we will be here to serve you.
DCH Corner – We’re Here for You
As we near the end of an unprecedented year for health care, we want to take the time to reflect on the positive things at Decatur County Hospital. As your local hospital, we are so thankful for the ongoing support of our community, and we are honored to be able to deliver exceptional care, close to home.
Women’s Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Services Now Available
As we work to provide services most needed for our community, we continue to expand the offerings in our women’s health area. New to DCH is a Women’s Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation program. Through a partnership between our Gynecologist Dr. Earle M. Pescatore, Jr., DO, MHA, FACOG, and our Occupational Therapist Taylor Kohlwey, OTR/L, CLT, Decatur County Hospital now offers Women’s Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation services to women in our community.
DCH Corner – Additional Benefits Added to the Leon Community Meals Program
In 2016, a National Foundation to End Senior Hunger survey found that 16 percent of seniors face the threat of hunger in the United States. This hits especially close to home in Leon and Decatur County. Due to food insecurity in our community, we collaborate with the Leon Community Meals Program to provide meals to community members who join the program.
DCH Corner – Physical Therapy Awareness Month
Each year, we celebrate October as Physical Therapy Awareness Month. The Decatur County Hospital Rehabilitation Services team offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and related services.
