Our Mission:

     To improve the health of the people of Central Illinois

Dear Friends,

Throughout the nation, across the state and here in central Illinois, life in the healthcare area has been marked by growth and change.

And at Decatur Memorial Hospital, life this year has been marked by significant growth and change.

This past year we've been leading the way to a healthier tomorrow for the community we serve. We've been growing, expanding, moving, increasing and stretching the very self-imposed limits that may have confined our creative thinking just a short decade ago.

Today in Decatur, in Central Illinois, across the state and throughout the nation, healthcare is filled with endless possibilities, new and greater opportunities and unlimited potential.

That's why we're excited and energized about the continuing changes expected to come. We will rise above the changes to courageously meet the challenges and opportunities of healthcare in the future.

The number one goal that drives our tremendous growth and expansion has been our mission to help create a healthier community. Every new shovel of soil turned, every new program or service introduced and every employee working here has this one specific purpose in mind: positively impacting the health of our community. We at Decatur Memorial Hospital work every day to ensure that the healthcare needs and concerns of our community are taken care of today, tomorrow and well into the future.

We also want to take this opportunity to thank the many committed and caring representatives from diverse community groups, the individuals who serve on our medical staff and the experts that staff DMH's various programs, services and departments--all of whom have helped lead the way to a healthier tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Kenneth L. Smithmier
President & CEO