Decatur County Hospital

01/05/2026

What would you do without hip pain?

There is a way forward — without long waits.

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is now available 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆.

• Muscle-sparing approach
• Designed for faster recovery
• No long waits

Call: (641) 446-4871
—or—
Request an Appointment: https://z4-rpw.phreesia.net/ApptRequestForm.App/ #/form/7b761716-d137-452b-924d-2b3f1737d0e0

DCH is an 11 bed Critical Access Hospital located in south central Iowa with 24 hr emergency services and a full range of professional services.

01/03/2026

When it comes to imaging, feeling confident matters.

From advanced technology to compassionate care, DCH Imaging is here for our community.

Call today to learn how we can meet your imaging needs: 641-446-2285

01/01/2026

𝘈 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺

From all of us at DCH, Happy New Year!

12/24/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?
You may not have to anymore.

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲
✔ No major muscles cut
✔ Less pain
✔ Faster recovery

Starting January 2026, weekly access to advanced hip replacement with Dr. Daniel Reinhardt, MD - Here at Decatur County Hospital.

Dr. Reinhardt has a fascinating story: https://www.decaturcountyhospital.org/orthopedic-surgery/

📞 Call 641-446-2285 to learn more.

DCH is an 11 bed Critical Access Hospital located in south central Iowa with 24 hr emergency services and a full range of professional services.

12/18/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲.

Meet Dr. Elizabeth Dubil. She is one of the few Gynecologic Oncologists seeing patients in the state, now at Decatur County Hospital.

Watch the video to meet Dr. Dubil and learn about the care she offers.
👉https://www.decaturcountyhospital.org/gynecology/

12/03/2025

You have a choice when it comes to your health care. In the southern Iowa region, on-site Rheumatology and Bone Health Care is available in the DCH Outpatient Clinic (in Leon, Iowa) 18 days per month. (Telehealth also available!)

In her Rheumatology and Bone Health clinics, Libby can help with pain due to:
--Arthritis
--Gout
--Lupus
--Osteoporosis (including on-site DEXA scanning)
--Psoriatic arthritis
--Rheumatoid arthritis
--Scleroderma
--And other rheumatic conditions

Depending on your insurance, you likely do not need a referral to see Libby, or our other providers.

Appointments are available in person and via telehealth 18 days each month!

Call us today at 641-446-2285 to schedule your appointment, and get access to the specialists you need who provide the care you deserve.

11/27/2025

From all our staff and providers, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! A special thank you goes out to all our staff working today to provide care for our community!

11/20/2025

Our Jingle Bell Tree is up, and families are ready to be adopted! 🎄🎁🔔

If you would like to adopt an Angel please visit the front desk at Decatur County Hospital to pick up your angel.

Please have all wrapped donations returned to the hospital by December 15th.

All adopted Angels will be notified the week of December 15th for pick-up arrangements.

Thank you for all of your help and support this holiday season.

11/20/2025

Did you know? The DCH Outpatient Clinic offers access to 18 different specialty services, provided by 21 highly-qualified providers. If you need specialty care, you don't have to travel far from home. Just call the DCH Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to schedule your appointment today!

11/12/2025

When you’re in pain and need orthopedic care, access to specialists close to home is invaluable. In the DCH Outpatient Clinic, we’re proud to offer a robust orthopedic program, with access to many specialists. We’re excited to announce that in January, 2026, our program will offer weekly coverage. Thanks to the addition of two (2) more days on site by our general orthopedic surgeon, Daniel Reinhardt, MD, an orthopedic surgeon will be on site at Decatur County Hospital every week.

Dr. Reinhardt offers traditional general orthopedic services and is known for his expertise in direct anterior hip arthroplasty and multimodal pain control strategies that minimize opioid use and promote faster recovery. With his expertise, and our new Hana surgical table, we now offer anterior hip replacement procedures in addition to our current lineup of total joint replacement services.

Are hip replacements the only procedure Dr. Reinhardt offers? No! While Dr. Reinhardt specializes in this procedure (which is not currently offered at DCH), he also performs total joint replacements of the knee, fracture care, reconstructive surgery, and repairs after traumatic injuries.

Are there non-surgical options available for my pain? When surgery is not the right answer for your injury or pain, Dr. Reinhardt may choose to offer an Iovera injection. Iovera uses extreme cold to temporarily stop nerves from sending immediate pain signals, and can offer up to ninety (90) days of pain relief. This treatment, in addition to physical therapy, may be a conservative treatment options for arthritis, chronic joint issues, or other injuries that may not respond to surgery.

Addressing orthopedic pain is not a one size fits all model. Every type of pain, and every patient is unique. At Decatur County Hospital, we harness the power of multiple services to ensure we diagnose your pain properly, and provide a solution that meets your needs.

If you could benefit from a consultation for orthopedic pain, call our Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to set up your appointment. Depending on your insurance, you likely do not need a referral to see Dr. Reinhardt.

Orthopedic surgery is available at Decatur County Hospital including anterior hip replacements, joint replacements, fracture care, and more.

11/11/2025

To all Veterans, on this Veterans Day, we say: THANK YOU. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We especially thank those Veterans who are part of the DCH Team. We are better because of your commitment to our community.

09/30/2025

As we leave September and welcome October, we don’t want to miss sharing information for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, which is a national recognition established by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer in 1999. It is estimated that every five minutes, someone will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, and over 33,000 will die from gynecologic cancer this year. There are five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar.

With the newly decreased availability for gynecologic cancer care in Iowa, you may be experiencing limited options for your women’s health care. With just a handful of providers remaining in the state for this vital service, the DCH Outpatient Clinic in Leon, Iowa, is proud to provide access to this highly specialized care, not readily available in central and southern Iowa. Decatur County Hospital is excited to announce the addition of Elizabeth Dubil, MD, FACOG, to the DCH Outpatient Clinic team. Dr. Dubil provides Women’s Health services three days each month, including cancer screenings and on-site surgical services.

For exceptional women’s health care, close to home, call us at 641-446-2285 schedule an appointment in our DCH Outpatient Clinic. Depending on your insurance, you likely do not need a referral to see Dr. Dubil. To learn more about our women’s health services, visit www.decaturcountyhospital.org/womenshealth

As we leave September and welcome October, we don’t want to miss sharing information for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, which is a national recognition ...