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DMH Newslink Host Mikayla Hunt sits down with Joanna Shepard, Executive Director and DMH Emergency Care to get an inside look at the traumatic injuries the ER sees caused by accidents related to texting and driving.
DMH To Host One Light To Remember
November 15, 2019 – Remember your loved one with a holiday light at Decatur Memorial Hospital. For each $10 donation, a light will be designated to shine at DMH through the holiday season outside Barnes Lobby. You will also receive a remembrance card with your loved one’s name written in calligraphy as a keepsake. Since 1990,…… Continue Reading
DMH Hosting Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group
November 14, 2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital is now offering a support group for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The DMH Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group will provide resources, the latest information, and support. The group’s first meeting will be held at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 in Café DMH meeting room 2. This no-cost program…… Continue Reading
DMH Community Calendar
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CALENDAR – November Decatur, Ill… E-Birth Class, $40 Online website class for expectant parents who can’t attend an on-site class due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions. Cost of the program is $40. Register online at https://www.dmhcares.com or call 217-876-3400. Sleep Apnea Screening, FREE, Dr. Clarence G. Glenn…… Continue Reading
Decatur Memorial Officially Joins Memorial Health System
October 2, 2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital has cleared all regulatory approvals and became the fifth hospital to join Memorial Health System. Decatur Memorial Hospital becomes the eighth full affiliate of Memorial Health System and its second largest hospital. “Our affiliation with Memorial Health System will better position us to meet our community’s health care needs,”…… Continue Reading
DMH Community Health Calendar for October
September 29, 2019 – E-Birth Class, $40 Online website class for expectant parents who can’t attend an on-site class due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions. Cost of the program is $40. Register online at https://www.dmhcares.com or call 217-876-3400. Sleep Apnea Screening, FREE, Dr. Clarence G. Glenn Sleep Center, 3rd floor DMH. Have…… Continue Reading
DMH Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness with Detection Connection Event
September 27, 2019 – Make the Early Detection Connection with Decatur Memorial Hospital. Drive through one of these locations in Decatur on Friday, Oct. 11, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. to get breast health, information, a free bagel, and giveaway item while supplies last. Locations are: · DMH Express Care North, located at 3131…… Continue Reading
7th Annual D-Town Throwdown
September 16, 2019 – The seventh annual DMH CrossFit Enhance D-Town Throwdown will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Crossfit Enhance gym located at 2122 N. 27th St., Decatur. The D-Town Throwdown is a team-based fitness competition, comprised of teams of two males and two females and features…… Continue Reading
Central Illinois Community Clinical Oncology Program Receives Funding
Decatur, Ill…Central Illinois Community Clinical Oncology Program (CICCOP) from Decatur was one of the beneficiaries of the Heartland NCORP funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Heartland Cancer Research National Community Oncology Research Program (Heartland NCORP) was formed in 2013 through the cooperative efforts of three community cancer research programs (CCOP’s); Missouri Baptist Heartland…… Continue Reading
New DMH CEO Drew Early and DMH Board Member Larry Altenbaumer
August 21st, 2019- Larry Altenbaumer and new DMH CEO Drew Early joined Byers & Co this morning. Listen to the podcast now!… Continue Reading
DMH Receives Heart Association/ Stroke Association Honor
August 14, 2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital has received an honor from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with a Gold Plus Achievement Award. The award recognizes a commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. DMH additionally received the…… Continue Reading
DMH Receives Get With the Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor
Decatur Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. DMH earned the award…… Continue Reading
DMH Medical Group Welcomes Nauman Jahangir, MD
August 6th, 2019 – Nauman Jahangir, MD, has joined the DMH Medical Group and is welcoming new patients at Decatur Neurosurgery Associates, 2 Memorial Drive, Suite 202, Decatur. Dr. Jahangir brings his expertise in Neurology to the DMH Medical Group after completing a Neurology Residency with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield. He also…… Continue Reading
READ: DMH Sports Medicine to Offer Sports Physicals
July 9th, 2019 – DMH Sports Medicine will offer sports physicals to junior high and high school students in the upcoming weeks at different locations, beginning on Thursday, July 18th from 4-7pm in the DMH Classrooms. Other times and locations include; Tuesday, July 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Meridian High School, 728…… Continue Reading
DMH Receives A Rating From Safety Organization
Friday May 17,2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital has been awarded an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and…… Continue Reading
DMH To Host Stroke Symposium
April 30, 2019 – A common misconception is that strokes occur only in older adults. Although your stroke risk increases with age, a stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Decatur Memorial Hospital is holding it’s annual stroke symposium on May 9th to talk about symptoms and the future of stroke treatment as part of stroke awareness month…… Continue Reading
DMH Receives National Award for Wound Care
April 15, 2019 – DMH’s Wound Center has been recognized with a National award for clinical excellence. The Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services was presented to DMH for outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a minimum wound healing rate…… Continue Reading
LISTEN: DMH Community Impact Report
March 19, 2019 – DMH Chief Operating Office, Linda Fahey, joined Byers and Co to talk about the newest DMH Community Impact Report. Listen to the podcast now: … Continue Reading
Celebrate World Kidney Day with DMH on Thursday, March 14
March 10, 2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital will host a free educational seminar celebrating World Kidney Day, Thursday, March 14, from 5 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. in the DMH Classrooms. DMH Kidney Specialists Mohammed Dawood, MD, Mohammad Hasnain, MD, and M. Mustansar Qureshi, MD will discuss risk factors, early detection of kidney disease, basic management…… Continue Reading
DMH Community Health Calendar
March 4, 2019 – DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CALENDAR – March E-Birth Class, $40 Online website class for expectant parents who can’t attend an on-site class due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions. Cost of the program is $40. Register online at https://www.dmhcares.com or call 217-876-3400. Sleep Apnea Screening, FREE, Dr. Clarence…… Continue Reading
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 1, 2019 – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Decatur Memorial Hospital is raising awareness of this potentially life-threatening disease. “Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more than 140,000 women and men are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year,” explains Ranjodh Singh, M.D., colorectal surgeon,…… Continue Reading
DMH Announces Employee of the year
January 28, 2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital employees selected patient transportation valet, Brenda Knight as the 2018 Employee of the Year. Knight, widely known for her kind approach, her steadfast commitment and her consistently pleasant demeanor even during the coldest months, started working at DMH in 1981, when her reputation for always putting the patient’s needs…… Continue Reading
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CALENDAR –January
Decatur, Il- E-Birth Class, $40 Online website class for expectant parents who can’t attend an on-site class due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions. Cost of the program is $40. Register online at https://www.dmhcares.com or call 217-876-3400. Sleep Apnea Screening, FREE, Dr. Clarence G. Glenn Sleep Center, 3rd floor DMH. Have a snoring…… Continue Reading
New Neurosurgeon Joins DMH Medical Group
December 25 – Dr. Ratul Raychaudhuri has joined the DMH Medical Group and is seeing patients at Decatur Neurosurgery Associates of Decatur, located on the Decatur Memorial Hospital campus. Raychaudhuri’s practice includes general neurosurgery. He comes to Decatur Memorial Hospital from Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and Terre Haute (Ind.) Regional Hospital, after…… Continue Reading
DMH Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AWARDED ADVANCED CERTIFICATION FOR PRIMARY STROKE CENTERS Decatur, Ill…Decatur Memorial Hospital announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality…… Continue Reading
DMH Awarded Advanced Certification in COPD From Joint Commission
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AWARDED ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION Decatur, Ill…Decatur Memorial Hospital announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Certification in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The Gold Seal of Approval®…… Continue Reading
DMH Receives Pair of Joint Commission Awards
December 5 – Decatur Memorial Hospital announced Wednesday it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval both for its treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and as a primary stroke center. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.…… Continue Reading
Decatur Memorial Hospital Again Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Novermber 8, 2018- Decatur, Ill…Decatur Memorial Hospital was today named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson HealthTM. The Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ study is now in its 20th year. This is the ninth time Decatur Memorial Hospital has been recognized with this honor. The Watson Health 50…… Continue Reading
Report Names DMH Among Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals
November 8 – Decatur Memorial Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. The Watson Health study is in its 20th year and DMH has been recognized nine times. The winning hospitals were announced in this week’s edition of Modern Healthcare magazine. “This national recognition for nine…… Continue Reading
DMH Celebrating Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 1 – Decatur Memorial Hospital is one of more than 200 health care facilities across the country kicking off Lung Cancer Awareness Month tonight with a special celebration of remembrance and support. The free, educational event called “Shine A Light on Lung Cancer” will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the DMH Cancer Care…… Continue Reading
Community Health Calendar for November
November 1, 2018 – Decatur, Ill… Sleep Apnea Screening, FREE, Dr. Clarence Glenn Sleep Center, 3rd floor DMH. Have a snoring problem? Tired during the day? High blood pressure? Talk with a Registered Sleep Tech about your risk factors and take home an simple device to wear overnight with this free screening. Bring device back the next…… Continue Reading
DMH working to “Shine A Light on Lung Cancer”
November 1, 2018- November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Nationally, more than 200 healthcare facilities across the country will join together to present Shine a Light on Lung Cancer in celebration, remembrance and support. This free, educational event is being hosted by the DMH Cancer Care Institute from 5:30—7 pm at the Cancer Care…… Continue Reading
Decatur Memorial Hospital Celebrates Breast Month with B.R.A. Day
10-22-18 Decatur, Ill… Decatur Memorial Hospital will host BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the Classroom Complex at the Hospital. The community is invited to attend the DMH Bra Exhibit, featuring decorated bra submissions from local survivors and businesses to raise breast cancer awareness. Hear from experts about…… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Texting and Driving
December 6, 2019 – DMH Newslink Host Mikayla Hunt sits down with Joanna Shepard, Executive Director of DMH Emergency Care to get an inside look at the traumatic injuries the ER sees caused by accidents related to texting and driving. Watch the Video now!… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Children’s Ear Infections
November 4, 2019 -DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Dr. Jeff Ulis about prevention and treatment of children’s ear infections. Watch the video now.… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Diabetes Monitoring – Part 2
September 27, 2019 – DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Jordan Sheradan, DMH Clinical Dietitian, for part 2 of our series on new technology and best practices for diabetes monitoring. … Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Diabetes Part 1
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Vicke Wakeland, diabetes educator, for part 1 of a 2 part series about new technology and best practices for diabetes monitoring.… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Sleep Apnea
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with DMH Monica Moni, MD about the symptoms, cause, danger and treatment for sleep apnea.… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – E Visits
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with DMH Clinical Informatics Educator, Errika Bobbit about taking control of your healthcare with E Visits.… Continue Reading
WATCH: DMH Announces New President and CEO
July 24, 2019 – Drew Early, vice president of operations for Memorial Medical Center, will become the next president and CEO of Decatur Memorial Hospital, pending the successful completion of its affiliation with the Springfield-based health system. The nonprofit hospital’s board of directors approved Early’s appointment at its meeting on July 23. He is expected to…… Continue Reading
WATCH: DMH and Memorial Health System Reach Agreement to Affiliate
May 23, 2019 – Decatur Memorial Hospital will become the second largest hospital in the Springfield-based Memorial Health System, pending regulatory approval. See a video of DMH President and CEO Tim Stone along with Ed Curtis, President and CEO of Memorial Health System and Larry Altenbaumer, DMH Board Chair. The boards of both nonprofit healthcare…… Continue Reading
DMH Newslink – UroNav with Dr. Michael Kottwitz
April 8, 2019 – DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with DMH Urologist Dr. Michael Kottwitz about new technology that gives peace of mind to men going through a prostate biopsy. Learn more about UroNav, the newest technology in prostate cancer detection.… Continue Reading
WATCH: Screen Time with Sneha Kumar, MD
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt visits with Dr. Sneha Kumar of DMH family practice to talk about screen time and kids. New studies show increased screen time can cause developmental delays in children. … Continue Reading
WATCH: DMH News Link – Lung Cancer Screening
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Radiology Clinical Coordinator Jeri Ann Higgins about the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Decatur Memorial Hospital.… Continue Reading
WATCH: DMH News Link – Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery System
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Dr. Edmund Raycraft about the benefits of the Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery System.… Continue Reading
WATCH: DMH News Link – Ways to Avoid Getting Sick
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Dr. Stephen Goetter of DMH about ways to avoid getting sick during the cold season. … Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Seasonal Affective Disorder (Video)
Do you suffer from the winter blues? DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Executive Director of Senior Health Services Marti Tolliver to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder. … Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Nutrition
Eating right as a family can be difficult. DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt chats with Clinical Nutrition Manager Kaitlin Byrd about why it is difficult, and offer potential solutions that could benefit you and your family. … Continue Reading
Dr. Dold reviews how to B.E. F.A.S.T. and spot Stroke Symptoms.
New Stroke Guidelines Extend treatment to 24 Hours or more. Dr. Dold reviews how to B.E. F.A.S.T. and spot Stroke Symptoms. … Continue Reading
Recommendations, benefits, and risks for Prostate Cancer Screening – Dr. Blackwell
Men ages 50 and older should talk to their primary care physician about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) – based testing for prostate cancer. … Continue Reading
Colon Cancer Risk Factors and Screenings | DMH Colorectal Surgeon, Dr. Singh
The American Cancer Society has published new guidelines on colorectal cancer screening, decreasing the average age to start screening from 50 to 45 for average-risk adults. Dr. Singh reviews the symptoms of Colon Cancer and how DMH has pledged to screen more patients for Colorectal Cancer, to identify early stage cancers. … Continue Reading
DMH Emergency Room – Express Care
Decatur Memorial Hospital Medical Director Ted Clark, MD, talks about all the options when it comes to treatment for emergencies and express care.… Continue Reading
MyChart with Errika Bobbitt
DMH MyChart is a portal where patients can go and look at lab work, schedule appointment, look at upcoming procedures and visits and even pay bills.… Continue Reading
DMH Foundation with Karen Schneller
A foundation is critical to the work of what a hospital does. Executive Director of the DMH Foundation Karen Schneller talks about it with Mikaela Hunt.… Continue Reading
Breast Reconstruction with Abigail Cochran
Abigail Cochran, MD, SIU Reconstructive Surgeon, talks about DMH Breast Center and breast reconstruction with Mikaela Hunt.… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Respiratory Therapist Gina Hoots
What’s it like to have COPD? What are the risk factors for this disease that makes it hard for you to breathe? DMH News Link Host Mikaela Hunt sits down with DMH Respiratory Therapist Gina Hoots to talk about COPD, it’s prognosis and good news for those affected. … Continue Reading
Lung Cancer with Dave Overlot
DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talked with the Executive Director of Radiology Dave Overlot about how lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States for both men and women.… Continue Reading
DMH News Link – Desi Dennis, M.D.
What’s it like to diagnose a patient with breast cancer? What is it like to deliver possible life changing news? Get a doctor’s perspective with DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt in an exclusive NowDecatur interview with Interventional Radiologist Dr. Desi Dennis. … Continue Reading
100 Years in the Community with DMH President and CEO, Tim Stone
Decatur Memorial Hospital has be a constant in the community for more than 100 years. Find out more with DMH News Link and President and CEO, Tim Stone.… Continue Reading
Concussions with trainer Matt Munjoy
Decatur Memorial Hospital athletic trainer Matt Munjoy talks about a hot topic – concussions with DMH News Link.… Continue Reading