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Immediate Care Coming in 2015 Beginning this fall, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) will open the doors to our new WELL Clinic. This new clinic will be the home for services already at DCMH, such as WorkWELL, Occupational Health, StayWELL near-site employer-based program and Lab, along with our newest addition to your Hospital’s services, an Immediate Care Clinic, coming in 2015. Similar to what StayWELL provides for the school systems, WELL Clinic’s Immediate Care branch will be able to provide same-day healthcare to the general public and to patients who may need immediate care for their needs. Recognizing the desire in Decatur County for both of these immediate care and occupational health needs, your Hospital has conveniently moved them all under one roof in an effort to increase satisfaction with our patients. The WELL Clinic is located at 955 N. Michigan Avenue in the Medical Office building.
WELL Clinic For any questions regarding the WELL Clinic and its various services, please feel free to contact the Clinic staff at (812) 663-2245 or visit www.dcmh.net/WELLClinic today.
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NEW SERVICE
(M-F) 8 am - 8 pm (Weekends) 9 am - 12 pm
StayWELL (M-F) 8 am - 8 pm (Weekends) 9 am - 12 pm
Laboratory (M-F) 7 am - 6 pm
WorkWELL Occupational Health (M-F) 8 am - 6 pm
PATIENT TESTIMONIAL Thankful for Their Care and Encouragement When Sara, a patient of Decatur County Memorial Hospital, began seeing the DCMH ultrasound team, she explained she was weak, couldn’t drive herself to her appointments and was very, very sick. “I knew I couldn’t get better and that I would die if I didn’t get this under control or taken care of.” Her legs began to feel heavier and fluid built up throughout her body. “I have nothing but good to say about those girls, and the staff there.” Sara’s physician, Dr. Nykki Boersma, referred her to the Imaging/X-ray department at DCMH to begin treatment until the fluid stopped building up. Sara visited the hospital once a week for almost six months. She traveled from Rushville to Greensburg every time and explained that a neighbor was, thankfully, available to drive her.
Ultrasound team and radiologist: from L to R: Michele Foster, Dr. Barb Taylor and Amy Murray
Sara had an ultrasound each time she came to DCMH and began the draining process. “It was very painful with all the tubes and needles, but as time went on I got a little more used to it, and it hurt less. It was a long
Westport Health Fair Saturday, October 4, Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s Westport Clinic is partnering with the Westport Area Business Association to bring you the Westport Health & Business Expo. Included at this event will be: • A blood drive • Door prizes • FREE health screenings • B ounce houses • FREE lunch
• Free Flu Clinic • And more!
For more information regarding the Westport Health & Business Expo, call (812) 663-1228 or visit www.dcmh.net/WestportHealthFair.
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process to take care of it all, but I am so thankful for the girls and staff that helped me out and were there to encourage me. We became close through the process and even friends. They still call to check on me.” The fluid retention in Sara’s body was attributed to her long battle with alcoholism. Sara only has one kidney and soon her liver stopped working in conjunction with her kidney, and so began the fluid buildup. She was happy to share that she has taken the ultrasound team’s advice to heart to start taking better care of herself. She’s elated to think she is still around today, given everything she’s gone through. Sara has not had to return for treatment since January and says she is glad to be doing much better. “They are all such good people, from the receptionist to the ultrasound staff to the doctors. I’ve had such a wonderful experience with as much as I went through,” Sara went on to say, “I think I’ve beat it, and I could not have done it without all the help of everyone at DCMH.”
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Hospitalist Program
Allison Bruns
Occupational Health Assistant Hometown: Greensburg, Indiana
The new Hospitalist program at DCMH is off to a good start since its implementation in early summer. DCMH physician Dr. Jennifer Fletcher sees hospitalized patients on the new third floor Med/Surg unit of the hospital seven days a week, every other week, serving as their primary doctor while in the hospital. Dr. Fletcher spends all of her work day in the hospital, and thus can be more readily available to a patient in need. This program brings together hospitalized patients with an on-site doctor to improve patient satisfaction, offer more immediate access and help provide uninterrupted care.
School: North Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School College: Harrison College, Columbus, Ohio Years @ DCMH: 5.5 Pets: Cat named Coal Hobbies/Interests: Running in 5Ks. I enjoy going to concerts and watching football. I also like to cook and clean.
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For more information about the Hospitalist program at your Hospital, contact (812) 663-1300. Favorite thing to do in your free time: I like spending time with family and friends. And watching my favorite TV shows, “American Ninja Warrior” and “Impractical Jokers.”
MEET OUR PROVIDER Jill Koors, NP Specialty: Occupational Health
Favorite thing about your job: Working with and getting to know a lot of people in our community and my co-workers. They make work fun!
Facility Decatur County Memorial Hospital WELL Clinic 955 N. Michigan Avenue Greensburg, IN 47240
Education and Training Ball State University (Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner)
Hobbies and Interests Jill and her husband, Matt, enjoy spending time with family, friends and their two Boston terriers, Mickey and Cooper. They are both passionate about nursing and spend a majority of their free time grilling out and at get-togethers.
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Delivering Convenient Support Right to Your Fingertips New updates have landed at your Hospital. Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to showcase the new look of www.dcmh.net and the addition of the My Health: Patient Portal, now conveniently located on the website’s homepage. Your Hospital’s newly re-designed website now features a clean, user-friendly layout to help better serve our patients and visitors in making your important healthcare information more accessible. You can check out your Hospital’s new website by going to www.dcmh.net. Easy to use icons on the website’s new homepage include:
Pay My Bill This service allows patients to conveniently and securely pay their DCMH healthcare bill online from anywhere with internet access.
Pre-Register By registering at least 24 hours in advance of your procedure you can receive peace of mind that DCMH has your medical information and be reassured that your registration process will be expedited when you arrive. This form is used for services with pre-scheduled appointments; e.g., mammograms, outpatient surgeries and others. Walk-in procedures such as lab tests are not eligible for pre-registration.
MyHealth: Patient Portal This new patient portal provides patients of DCMH secure 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with internet access. For example, patients who visit the hospital for a lab test will be able to view their results on the portal. Access to the portal is given after a patient provides their email address, or that of an authorized representative, at time of registration.
Donate You can use this private and secure online donation tool to support healthcare initiatives at DCMH by donating to the Hospital Foundation.
Find a Physician Visit this page for an alphabetized doctor/specialist directory or conveniently search through the variety of specialties offered at DCMH to find the perfect physician to help serve your needs.
Upcoming Events This section of our homepage displays up-to-date upcoming event information and contacts. Stay in the know of what’s going on at DCMH by visiting this calendar, regularly! Everything from Cancer Care Support Sessions, Diabetes Education Classes, Childbirth Classes and more are all offered at your Hospital every month. The DCMH homepage also features our most current news articles and announcements from your Hospital, right at your fingertips. Our website fits all platforms as well, from your mobile phone to a tablet to your home computer.
For questions or more information, your Hospital’s Information and Referral Hotline (812) 663-1300 is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5 pm. If you have further questions about a service or procedure, need assistance with My Health: Patient Portal or simply want to find a physician to serve you locally, this Hotline is available to answer those questions as well.
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