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DMH News Link host Mikaela Hunt talks with Radiology Clinical Coordinator Jeri Ann Higgins about the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Decatur Memorial Hospital..
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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