Patient-centered cancer care is nothing new at Decatur County Memorial Hospital. In fact, cancer care has been a service line offered at Decatur County Memorial Hospital for over 20 years. The team at DCMH is constantly

providing patients with services to encourage recovery and return to an active lifestyle. Our Cancer Care department is fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons—Commission on Cancer (ACoS-COC), a national accrediting organization with high standards for care. We are proud that we are one of only four hospitals to have achieved this level of recognition, and are happy to be able to offer this expertise to our community.

The Cancer Center is led by Dr. Jaime Ayon, Oncology Physician. Dr. Ayon is available to see patients here in Greensburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He is involved with every new cancer patient appointment, as well as every patients care.

“We are able to provide the exact same care a patient can receive in Indianapolis, only locally. We provide comprehensive care a short drive away,” Ayon added.

Along with Dr. Ayon and a full staff of oncology nurses, The Cancer Center also includes Nurse Practitioner Emily McNulty. Emily has worked with DCMH for the past seven years. She first began as an oncology nurse before transitioning to a Nurse Practitioner and sees patients three days a week in the Cancer Center. Emily is able to do all follow up appointments with current patients, as well as appointments with patients who are finished with their chemo treatment and are going through survivorship.

“I love working with cancer patients. They are the sickest but the most positive people you will ever meet in your life. Being able to see familiar faces every day really makes it enjoyable.”

The convenient facility offers cancer patients and their loved ones a new level of comfort and care, with seven treatment bays and four examination rooms offering the latest amenities. Our Cancer Care Center also offers additional services to the community such as an Outpatient Infusion Center that includes medications and blood products as ordered by your physician or specialist. Highly trained infusion nurses ensure the best possible outcome for you. The Outpatient Infusion Center provides a convenient solution for community members to receive their infusion treatments close to home. Services for infusions include:

• Labs• Blood transfusions• Chemotherapy• Hydration to decrease readmission

and emergency room visits• Injections• Antibiotics• Therapeutic phlebotomy• Treatment of multiple sclerosis• Treatment of Crohn’s disease• Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis• Treatment of iron deficiencies• Multi-vitamins for bariatric conditions

Our Cancer Care Center also provides a Cancer Care support group for cancer survivors, patients,

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We are able to provide the exact same care a patient can receive in

Indianapolis, only locally. We provide comprehensive

care a short drive away.

Dr. Jaime Ayon, Oncologist

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When Penny Dolph woke up on February 24, 2017, it was just like any other day. Penny was participating in the annual Senior Center Chili cook-off. Unable to attend last year, she had been working for many weeks on her recipe to try and win.

The cook-off was held between 11-1 that day. As she was loading up her car after a successful event, she noticed a sharp pain in her back.

“I have had a small back injury since I was about 20 so I didn’t think anything of it.”

A few moments later, Penny was experiencing chest pain.

“I honestly thought it was just from being so tired,” added, “It was just this weird sensation of tightness but it was not too painful.”

After getting in the car and starting it, she suddenly had a tingling sensation through her left arm.

“I don’t have high blood pressure and I don’t have high cholesterol. I thought, there was no way I was having a heart attack!”

As Penny began driving back to work, she began feeling nauseous.

“I thought, ok this is strike number three, I think I better go to the Emergency Room.”

Immediately after arriving, Penny explains her symptoms to admitting and within seconds, is met with Dr. Canfield and a team of nurses.

“Everything was happening so fast. I felt like I was

barely on the table and realized I had an IV in my arm, a room full of nurses, EKG and a doctor directing everyone and making sure I was ok.”

Because of Decatur County Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, admitting staff, EMS, and the nurses and doctors, Penny was able to get the emergency services she needed for her heart attack and they were able to help save her life.

This is not the only close encounter Penny and her family has had with the Emergency Room. Her daughter, Jody Coffman, had a scary experience a few years ago.

“My mother had taken me to the Walk-In Clinic on a Saturday afternoon here in town with flu-like symptoms. The doctors gave me some medicine and sent me home. Later that evening, I was in probably the worst pain I had ever been in,” Jody said.

Penny rushed her daughter to the DCMH ER and after running some tests, they determined she had appendicitis and needed to have emergency surgery.

“It was so surreal to see my daughter go through so much in such a short amount of time.”

The Emergency Department immediately called DCMH surgeon Dr. Jon Geers to explain that Jody’s appendix had burst and he needed to come in to perform surgery.

“I truly believe that if it wasn’t for the emergency staff calling Dr. Geers and the fact that it was

Dr. Geers who performed the surgery, I do not think Jody would be with us today.”

“He told my mother and me that this was one of the worst cases he had ever seen. We were lucky we got to the Emergency Room when we did,” Jody added.

Penny could not thank Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s ER staff enough for everything they have done. “The care that you get here in the Emergency Room is unbelievable. I have had full confidence in the staff here since they helped my daughter and now even more with myself,” Penny commented.

“Being an employee here at the hospital, I am proud to work at DCMH and be a part of this team,” Jody added, “After experiencing first-hand an emergency for both myself and then my mother, I can’t thank the ER staff enough for everything they have done for our family,”

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family members and friends. The support groups focus on courage, hope and staying positive. Confidentiality and anonymity is honored.

The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:00-6:30pm located on the fourth floor of the hospital in the Cancer Care Center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Gena Luhn, Cancer Care Manager, has recently joined our Cancer Care team. With over 20 years of oncology experience, she is excited to be working in this facility. “I love the family feel of DCMH. Everyone here is very patient centered, which has been my ultimate goal. You don’t have to travel far to get the quality cancer care you deserve. Dr. Ayon expects the very best for all of his patients.”

Upon arriving to DCMH for chemo treatment, the Cancer Care department graciously presents

a care package to the patient. The items in the care package are carefully selected to reinforce that “DCMH cares about your comfort.” A few of the items in the care packages are organic personal hygiene products, water bottle, deck of cards, Zendoodle book and colored pencils.

At Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care, we understand that healthcare is changing. It is our mission to provide patients with the most compassionate and advanced cancer care in our region. We are committed to providing the utmost comfort and convenience to our patients. Your care, comfort, and satisfaction is our priority. For more information, visit dcmh.net or call 812-663-1301.

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Tracy SpringmeyerPharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Hometown: Osgood, Indiana

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy at Purdue University

Certifications: PharmD, MTM Certification, Anticoagulation Management Certification

Organizations/Affiliations: American Pharmacists Association

Years at DCMH: 8 years

Spouse: Matt Springmeyer, married since 2004

Children: Hunter (11 year old son) and Riley (8 year old daughter)

Hobbies: “Spending time with my family and friends, watching my kids’ sports, reading and crafts.”

Favorite thing to do in her free time: “Spending time with my family relaxing or doing whatever comes up in our spontaneous, usually outdoor, adventures.”

What she loves most about her job: “I truly enjoy being a pharmacist whether I am helping from behind the scenes by looking at inpatient medications and making sure they are the best fit for the patient or in the outpatient pharmacy in getting to talk with the patients on the other end of health care. I love making a difference in someone’s life by improving their health and well-being using my knowledge and skills. Hearing patients I have talked with thank me for my recommendations or even just lending an ear or researching questions they have is just a small piece of why I enjoy my job. I have always loved my decision to become a pharmacist and absolutely love being a pharmacist at DCMH. We are a true family.”

Fun fact others may not know about her: “Through part of my elementary and junior high years I was a gymnast and to this day I can still do some flips!”

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MEET OUR PROVIDER Polly Moore, MD, FACCSpecialty: General cardiology with board certification in Heart Failure

Facility Decatur County Memorial Hospital720 N. Lincoln StreetGreensburg, IN 47240(812) 663-1238

Education and Training Medical School: Indiana University School of MedicineResidency: Internal Medicine at St. Vincent HospitalFellowship: Cardiovascular Disease at St. Vincent HospitalCertifications: Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

In her spare time, Dr. Moore enjoys traveling, especially to Disney World. She also

likes fast cars and going to the Detroit auto show.

Decatur County Memorial Hospital will be offering discounted sports physicals to area athletes for just $20 (cash or check). No need to pre-register, walk-ins are welcome! The physicals will be provided by DCMH physicians and will take place on the following date:

Wednesday, May 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmTree City Medical Partners, 955 N. Michigan Avenue

Please fill out the Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form (PPE) found at www.ihsaa.org and bring it with you.

Sports physicals are for student athletes with no pre-existing health conditions. If you are currently seeing a physician or taking prescription medications for an acute illness, please have your physical completed by your primary care physician.

For more information, call our Rehab department at

812-663-1119.

For more information, call our Rehab department at

812.663.1119

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POTASSIUM . RED BLOOD CELLS SODIUM . WHITE BLOOD CELLS

Sponsored in part byArbor Grove Village . Centerstone . First Financial Bank

Gecom . Grace Lutheran Community Greensburg Lions Club . Heritage House . Hickory Creek

Honda . Insure Choices . Lowe’s Pellets & Grain Morning Breeze . Senior Life Solutions . WTRE

HEALTH SEMINARS*10:30am Anjum Fazlani, MD, Internal Medicine 11:15am Diabetes Care Team 12:00pm Sylvester Youlo, Orthopedics 12:45pm Nancy Pieper, Senior Life Solutions 1:30pm Vijay Rao, MD, Cardiology*Seminar attendees are eligible to win one of these door prizes donated by the presenters: “Treat Yourself” Basket (including massage, dinner, and movie tickets), Outdoor Fire Pit, 4-piece Rockland Luggage Set, Hammock & Picnic Basket Set, and Cincinnati Reds Tickets! Must be present to win.

FREE JIMMY JOHN’S LUNCH . BLOOD DRIVE . PRIZES FACE PAINTING . CHILDREN’S MAZE . HELICOPTER BOUNCE HOUSE WITH SLIDE. BALLOON ANIMALS

For more information call (812) 663-1228

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