Decatur Memorial Hospital

08/21/2025

Looking for local data to support your research or grant application? Access Memorial Health’s free Healthy Communities Data Dashboard for insights on Christian, Logan, Macon, Morgan and Sangamon counties below!

Working on research or a grant application? Free access to the Healthy Communities Institute Data Dashboard is available online with detailed information about counties served by Memorial Health including Christian, Logan, Macon, Morgan and Sangamon. The data can be accessed at: http://mh.social/wxk450WJyEP.

08/15/2025

Privileged to be a sponsor for the KerbyStrong Foundation’s 11th annual KERBYSTRONG 100 – Race to Win the Fight Against Cancer. Kerby’s passion for racing and life is reflected in all those who attended and supported this event. Thank you for letting us be a small part of this fundraising effort that provides financial assistance to DMH Cancer Care patients in our community.

08/04/2025

Mental health wellness kits will be available to check out at the Decatur Public Library as part of a regional community health initiative through Memorial Health. The kits are designed for ages 3 through adult and include books, worksheets, coloring pages, resource lists & more.

08/01/2025

Meet Paul Foster, our featured volunteer for August. Paul has racked up more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service as a greeter, a patient transporter – wherever we need him! In his “spare time,” he’s a Master Gardener, delivers Meals on Wheels and volunteers at the Good Samaritan Inn. You’re amazing, Paul! Thanks for all you do.

07/30/2025

Congratulations to the DMH stroke care team for again earning national recognition from the American Heart Association for providing high-quality stroke care when seconds count!

07/28/2025

Congrats Donna Michaela Gutierrez, RN, in the Emergency Department and July Colleague of the Month. Donna was recognized by her nominator for always going the extra mile to help patients and colleagues, her strong communication skills and steady support of the organization’s mission to improve lives & build stronger communities through better health. http://mh.social/sqgp50WvkRI

07/14/2025

Congrats to the following area students who won scholarship awards through the Decatur Memorial Foundation: Nora Fisk, Rylie Cohn, Jayne Damery, George Holler, Victoria Bady, Brooklyn Booker, Peyton Peters and Isabelle Lorzano. Learn more about these outstanding students here: http://mh.social/nUuO50WpayC

07/14/2025

Join us next week for a free community event! Memorial Specialty Care surgeon Mohammad Torabi, MD, will share the early warning signs you should look out for when performing a breast self-exam. Learn more about the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bx3k5BLJD/

What should you do if you notice a suspicious skin lesion or feel a lump in your breast? Learn what signs and symptoms to look for at our free community event on July 24 with Mohammad Torabi, MD. http://mh.social/M3Kk50WiyHf

07/07/2025

Congrats to technical support specialist Scott Sewell with Information Services for MH System Resources! Colleagues rave about the customer service Scott provides and cite his availability, expertise, passion for problem-solving and the way he understands how computers affect patient experience. http://mh.social/p3Ga50WlGFA

07/04/2025

Congrats to Terry Scott with Environmental Services, our June Colleague of the Month! Terry ensures the Emergency Department beds are turned over in a quick, safe and efficient manner with meticulous cleaning. “Terry does so much within the department – it is always a breath of fresh air to know he is working,” wrote his nominator. “He is always bright, cheery and brings a good attitude to the workplace.” http://mh.social/V57j50Wkv7H

07/02/2025

Meet Ann Rudolph, who started volunteering at DMH in 1997. She has served in patient registration and the gift shop, and she currently volunteers one day a week at the Cancer Care Center. She is also a former Auxiliary board Member. Thank you for your dedication to our patients & colleagues at DMH, Ann. We appreciate you!