GREENSBURG, IN — Opening its doors on February 4, 1922, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) will celebrate a century of care throughout the year.
Kicking off the 100th anniversary is a newly installed history wall in the main lobby of DCMH.
The wall tells the story of DCMH’s growth, from a 16,000 square foot small rural hospital in Greensburg to today’s expansive, multiple location facilities that boast innovative technology and unparalleled care that is ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation.
Artifacts ranging from photos to medical instruments are displayed in a plexiglass wall installation that spans more than 25 feet. A flatscreen television will allow for multimedia presentations on a continuous loop.
DCMH is planning multiple events during 2022 to reflect on its 100th anniversary. Many of the events will be opportunities for DCMH to give back to the community that has supported them over the past century.
Among those events:
- February – Unveiling of a history wall featuring a timeline and historical artifacts;
- March – Marking “National Nutrition Month” with the construction of a “100” out of canned food items and subsequently donating those non-perishable items to Greensburg Bread of Life;
- April – In conjunction with Decatur County Recycling, DCMH is participating in the Community Clean-Up Challenge;
- May 14 – A community-wide “Centennial Celebration” marked by an official ceremony and the release of a book detailing DCMH history;
- July – Fourth of July Parade festivities and partnering with Greensburg Parks & Recreation to sponsor community fireworks;
- August 6 – Hosting a Community Pool Party. For every person in attendance, DCMH is donating $2 to the Decatur County Animal Shelter;
- October 8 – 100 Mile Relay Race to benefit the Speranza House;
- December 2 – Annual Holiday Lane event in partnership with local businesses.
“When Decatur County Community Hospital opened its doors on February 4, 1922, there is no doubt that its doctors, nurses, and support staff had little idea of what the next 100 years would bring,” said DCMH President and CEO Rex McKinney. “Our hospital and our community have benefited from incredible medical advancements that allow babies to thrive, cancers to be cured, and chronic illnesses to be managed.
“I have had the privilege of leading this staff of healthcare professionals for nearly five years. Because of their effort and dedication to providing exceptional quality of care to our community, DCMH is rated among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the entire country and the top 7 percent in the State of Indiana,” McKinney added. “That quality of care is what our community has come to expect and certainly deserves. I am proud of the DCMH team and honored to be able to work alongside them serving the Decatur County community.”
(Decatur County Memorial Hospital press release)
