Decatur Memorial Hospital opened its doors on January 1, 1916, thanks to the hard work and determination of Mrs. Sue Hagaman and Dr. William Barnes. Sue Hagaman dreamed of a hospital in Decatur where babies could be born. Her vision remained only a dream until she enlisted the support of a skillful Decatur surgeon: internationally renowned Harvard graduate William Barnes, MD. Read more about DMH’s rich history here.
Decatur, IL
Decatur Memorial Hospital
The third largest employer in Macon County, Decatur Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital in the heart of Central Illinois. DMH opened its doors in 1916 and has since transformed from a one-building facility to a multi-facility medical complex with 30 satellite offices offering the latest in healthcare diagnostic and treatment modalities.
Decatur Memorial Hospital is a licensed and fully accredited 300-bed facility that offers a wide range of general and specialized diagnostic, surgical and treatment services. DMH offers a full range of comprehensive acute inpatient, surgical and outpatient care including centers of excellence such as:
- Trauma
- Orthopedics
- Molecular medicine
- Cardiopulmonary
- Vascular
- Gastroenterology
- Neurosciences
- Oncology
Decatur Memorial Hospital also offers the advantages of:
- Primary Stroke Center designation
- Comprehensive heart, lung and vascular program
- Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
- Interventional radiology
- DaVinci and Mako robotic surgeries
- Strong partnerships with local colleges to enhance career development
- Learning grants and opportunities for professional and clinical growth
Review the complete list of our medical services and programs.
