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.
Decatur County Hospital has proudly served Decatur County and surrounding areas since 1932. The current hospital is a newly built, state of the art, Critical Access Hospital located on the site of the original hospital. For more information visit our website at decaturcountyhospital.org.
01/27/2026
Hip replacement that actually makes you feel better.
Dr. Reinhardt is known for his expertise in Direct Anterior Hip Replacement and multimodal pain control designed to minimize opioid use and support faster recovery.
With his experience, DCH now offers anterior hip replacement alongside our full lineup of total joint replacement services.
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.
01/23/2026
Can’t sleep. Always tired. Running on fumes. Sound familiar?
Gynecology and gynecologic oncology services are available 3 days each month in the DCH Outpatient Clinic in Leon, Iowa.
01/21/2026
Myth: Feeling short of breath is “just part of getting older.”
Fact: You shouldn’t have to struggle to breathe—or plan your day around it.
If breathing issues are making you feel tired, anxious, or limited, it may be time to get answers. Pulmonology care focuses on helping you:
✔️ Breathe easier
✔️ Sleep better
✔️ Feel more in control of your health
At the DCH Clinic, you may not need a referral to be seen. If you do, we’ll help you every step of the way. Call us and feel confident about your care.
01/16/2026
𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
When you choose DCH for lab services, you can feel confident knowing your tests are performed close to home by a team that puts you first. Familiar faces, trusted results, and compassionate care, right here in our community.
Before your appointment, review the tips below to help you feel prepared.
01/16/2026
Putting off surgery is common. Questions, concerns, and life all get in the way.
At Decatur County Hospital, we make the next step feel easier with more than 25 surgical options available close to home. Our experienced team takes the time to listen, explain, and care for you every step of the way, so you can move forward with confidence and comfort.
Great visit with the Rotary Club today! Thanks for having DCH out to share more about what we’re building and the future of our hospital. Appreciate the opportunity to connect with community leaders.
01/15/2026
Mohs surgery is a precise, step-by-step approach designed to remove skin cancer while preserving as much healthy skin as possible.
✔️ Only affected tissue is removed
✔️ Each layer is carefully examined right away
✔️ The process continues until no cancer remains
At DCH you’re supported throughout your visit by a skilled, compassionate care team focused on your comfort and peace of mind.
Mohs surgery is available locally at DCH with Dr. Oben Ojong, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon.
This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, your peace of mind matters.
Feel confident in your cervical cancer diagnosis.
When answers matter most, trust care that’s compassionate, experienced, and focused on you. DCH offers women’s health and cervical cancer services not widely available in our region, so you can feel supported every step of the way.
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Decatur County Hospital has proudly served Decatur County, Iowa, and surrounding region since 1932. The current hospital is a newly built, state of the art, Critical Access Hospital located on the site of the original hospital.
We offer many services including:
15 Outpatient Clinics: Cardiology; Chronic Pain Management; Dermatology; Ears, Nose & Throat; General/Vascular Surgery; Gynecology and Uro-Gynecology; Neurology; Oncology/Hematology; Orthopedic Surgery; Pain Services; Podiatry; Pulmonology; Rheumatology; Spine/Neck Clinic and Surgery; and Urology
Surgery (general, vascular, total joint replacements, spine/neck)
Rehab (physical, occupational, speech, lymphedema care, and LSVT BIG & LOUD Program for Parkinson’s Disease and Neurological Disorders)
Senior Life Solutions
Infusion
Radiology
Skilled Care (Swing Bed)
Decatur County Healthcare Courtesy Van
Cardiopulmonary
Emergency Services
On Site Lab
For more information visit our website at decaturcountyhospital.org.
Decatur County Hospital is an affiliate of Mercy Health Network – Central Iowa, Des Moines.
