GREENSBURG, IN – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), in partnership with the MCORE Foundation and Giving Hearts A Hand, recently hosted a full-day heart screening event for local youth, providing a potentially life-saving service.
Thirty students from Greensburg Junior and Senior High, North Decatur Junior and Senior High, South Decatur Junior and Senior High, and St. Mary’s Catholic School participated in the screening event, which took place at DCMH HealthConnect located at the Decatur County Family YMCA.
Each student received an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a limited echocardiogram, with results reviewed by pediatric cardiologists. The exams help detect hidden risk factors that can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), a life-threatening condition that often strikes without warning and affects one in every 215 children.
“We’re proud to bring this level of care directly into the community,” said Lisa Oldham, Rehabilitation Services Director at DCMH. “Events like these truly reflect our mission to keep our community healthy and safe, not just by treating illness, but by preventing it whenever we can.”
Now in its fourth year, this annual screening initiative is part of DCMH’s broader commitment to community outreach and preventive health. The event was made possible through the continued collaboration with the MCORE Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to preventing SCA through education, screening, and research, and the support of Giving Hearts A Hand.
“We’re incredibly thankful to our partners and supporters who help us bring these resources to Decatur County year after year,” added Oldham. “These screenings give families peace of mind, and in some cases, they can change the course of a child’s life.”
About the Screenings
Conducted by registered cardiac sonographers
Results reviewed by pediatric cardiologists
Exams lasted approximately 10–12 minutes
Results securely stored for families' future access
“It takes partnership to protect young hearts,” said Chad Ogden at the MCORE Foundation. “By working together with Decatur County Memorial Hospital and Giving Hearts A Hand, we’re making life-saving cardiac screenings more accessible. Early detection of hidden heart conditions can make all the difference, and every screening is a step toward preventing sudden cardiac arrest in youth.”
DCMH is proud to support initiatives like this that put preventive care directly into the hands of families. DCMH will continue exploring opportunities to offer impactful, community-focused health programs that prioritize the well-being of the community.
For updates on upcoming community events and other community wellness efforts, visit dcmh.net/events.
(Press Release)
