Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) is a 300-bed, not-for-profit hospital that has served the people and communities of Macon County since its founding in 1916. DMH offers a wide range of general and specialized diagnostic, surgical and treatment services, including a Level 2 trauma center and designation by The Joint Commission/American Heart Association as a primary stroke center. DMH is also a leading provider of cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology, surgical services, wound care, occupational health and rehabilitation, among others.
Priority Area
Mental/Behavioral Health
Following disparities in economy and education, access to mental health services was the next highest-ranked health indicator by focus group participants. Many community members also considered gun violence and access to behavioral health services (including substance use) as closely related to this indicator, which, if combined, would result in an even higher score.
Priority Area
Economic Disparities
This was the highest-ranked priority throughout our community focus groups/interviews. Black or African American households are earning 45% of the income of white households. According to Governing Magazine, Decatur ranks in the worst 10% of the country for severe disparities in white and Black household incomes.
County: Macon
(Compared to IL Counties)
Priority Area
Access to Health
While access to health can be difficult to define, it arose as a top priority amongst community members. Access to health was not specifically listed as a health indicator; however, it came up frequently among the CAC and community focus groups/interviews.
