DCMH NEWS SCAN Insight to Monthly Happenings & Highlights at DCMH
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
Volume VI Issue I
June 2011
DCMH Healthy Fair on Wednesday There really is such thing as a free lunch and it’s offered to the first 700 attendees at this year’s “Healthy Fair” staged by Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH.) Would you like your cholesterol or blood pressure checked? Are you curious about diabetes education? Have you ever considered serving as a hospital volunteer? All of this information and more is offered in conjunction with the events at the DCMH “Healthy Fair” to be held next Wednesday and over 70 booths will be available to help in advancing your health and wellness. The public is invited to attend this annual event and take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn about their health from Noon to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29. This popular Hospital offering has grown over the years, moving last year to the Greensburg Elementary School and attracting over 600 attendees. So what exactly does it include? The health fair is slated to offer over 70 booths, 19 of which will offer free screenings and more than 55 others will provide a variety of information. “Those attending this year’s health fair can expect to benefit from free screenings, a wealth of information relative to one’s health and the chance to interact with several healthcare professionals,” said David Fry, Director of Community Relations at DCMH. “For the public, this is a tremendous opportunity to obtain important information and for our Hospital it’s a direct tie to our mission of ‘advancing the health and wellness of our community.’ There are many in our facility that put forth special efforts to make this available for the community.” Some of the screenings offered will include glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, sun damage, O2 saturation and diabetic foot exams. Physicians and nurses will be in attendance assisting with questions that individuals might have regarding health and wellness issues. There will also be community information available relative to healthcare needs including dialysis, assisted living, senior housing, nursing care, mental health issues and more. Plus, the Greensburg Fire Department safety trailer will be on display with other kid-friendly activities. Plus, several of the booths will offer door prizes. “This should be the largest DCMH Health Fair in our history so we’d like to see the largest crowd take advantage of this opportunity,” said Bobbi Ebbing, DCMH Marketing Specialist, and coordinator of the event. “Those who register in advance on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dcmhgreensburg are also entitled to a special gift.” More information regarding the health fair is available at www.dcmh.net/healthfair or by calling Ebbing at (812) 663-1167.
Three Blood Drives Scheduled in County Next Week Blood supplies dwindle as summer and the Fourth of July approaches. In response to the special need, South Bend Medical Foundation, the DCMH blood supply provider, will be conducting three blood drives in Decatur County next week. The first will be held on Tuesday, June 28, at Lake Santee from 4 to 8 p.m. The second will be taking place during the DCMH Healthy Fair on Wednesday, July 29, from Noon to 3 p.m. at the Greensburg Elementary School. The final drive will take place on Thursday, July 30, from 7 to 11 a.m. in the DCMH Parking lot. The SBMF mobile unit will be used for all three drives and those interested in donating may contact David Fry at (812) 663-1220 for more information or an appointment.
DCMH Suffers Loss of Pharmacy Employee Decatur County Memorial Hospital was saddened by the passing of Pharmacist Linda (Johannigman) Hollis on Monday, June 20. Linda had served DCMH as a staff pharmacist since August 20, 1997 and will be sadly missed by the Pharmacy Department and her DCMH colleagues. She is survived by her husband Jim; daughter Catie Hollis of Sunman;
son Justin Hollis of Sunman; mother Evelyn Johannigman of Millhousen; sisters Susan Koors of Greensburg, Mary Moorman of Sunman, Julie Bower of Oldenburg, Karen Brown of Greensburg and brothers Tom Johannigman of Millhousen and Mark Johannigman of Finley, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father. DCMH Booths at Lake Santee and the Decatur County Fair Decatur County Memorial Hospital will be staging booths at the Lake Santee festivities on Saturday morning, July 2nd and at the Decatur County 4-H Fair July 8th through the 15th. Stop by and see us at these two great events!
Event and Recognition Highlight Spirit of Women Spirit of Women celebrated its annual Health, Happiness, and Chocolate Symposium on Thursday, June 9th, at the Greensburg Elementary School. There were 230 women in attendance at the event this year sampling a variety desserts, cheeses, kabobs, and a grilled chicken Caesar salad. Spirit of Women awarded long-time member, Crickett Snodgrass, special recognition as a community ambassador and volunteer for Spirit of Women. Supporting this year's event was the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County. David Fry, Hospital Foundation Director spoke about upcoming events of the Hospital Foundation, potential gifts, and the need for Hospital volunteers. The introductory speaker for the event was new Nurse Practitioner Shelly Walsman, FNP, who spoke about hormones and the adventure they take during a woman's life. Finally, the featured Speaker, Dr. Suzanne Metzger spoke about Self-Control- SelfDiscipline. How we need to manage what we are given, and make the best out of what life throws at women.
Healing Garden Project Update The Healing Garden project continues to advance following the installation of the new flagpole near the front entrance on Lincoln Street. Excavation of the site has taken place and preparations are underway for the installation of pavers. On Tuesday afternoon, June 28, volunteers from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana are scheduled to assist with paver installation and landscaping clean-up near Home Health Care and the Community Health Clinic. An official dedication of the Healing Garden is tentatively scheduled for later in July.
Foundation Adopts Cookbook Project The Hospital Foundation Board agreed to pursue a Cookbook Project as a special fundraiser in conjunction with Winters Publishing. The book will feature 300 recipes from Hospital staff, Physician’s Offices and the Hospital Auxiliary and should be published just in time for the holidays. The hardcover book will include a professional dust jacket and will sell for $20. Advance orders will be taken beginning in late summer and more details will be available at www.dcmh.net/foundation.
Golf Outing Registration Underway Registration is underway for this year’s “Event ‘fore’ Caring” to be held on Wednesday, September 14. This 6th Annual Golf event will benefit the Hospital Foundation & DCMH. An “Early Bird Discount” of $50 will be available to foursomes that register prior to Wednesday, August 10. For more information or a printable registration form check out www.dcmh.net/golf or phone the Foundation office at (812) 663-1220.
News Scan News Scan is a monthly publication highlighting important activity at DCMH and is provided for the news media, board of trustees and the community. The publication may be accessed online at www.dcmh.net under ‘About Us.” Quotes within the document are available for publication and photos are available in a jpeg format. Questions regarding the information presented here may be directed to Linda Simmons, DCMH CEO, 812663-1170 or to David J. Fry, Director of Community Relations, david.fry@dcmh.net. or 812-663-1220.