Decatur Memorial Hospital

As a 280-bed hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) employs nearly 2,000 dedicated colleagues and 300 physicians and is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center.

Inpatient services include cardiopulmonary, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, vascular medicine and lab and imaging services. Outpatient services include cancer care, infusion, physical therapy and more.

Decatur Memorial Hospital has won several awards, including recognition from U.S. News & World Report and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Welcome to Decatur, Illinois!

This charming city hosts a vibrant downtown, quaint shops, art galleries, unique eateries and plenty of walking and biking trails. With festivals throughout the year, summer concerts and plenty of local events, there is always something to add to your calendar. Or stay active with your own events. Play pickleball, soccer, miniature golf and more—you can even ice skate during the winter months!

Learn about local history and check out monuments, historic sites and museums depicting important moments from the past. Did you know Abraham Lincoln made his first political speech on a stump in Decatur?

And that’s not all. The city’s beautiful inland lake offers tons of activities, including swimming, water skiing and fishing. During the summer, stop by The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater for live outdoor entertainment!

Decatur Fun Facts

Most commutes are less than 20 minutes.
Just under 70,000 residents
Want a weekend away? Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis are all less than three hours away by vehicle.

Employee at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois

A hospital employee at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois, is recognized

Nurses working at their desks at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois

Decatur Memorial Foundation cooking event with Richland Community College Culinary Institute

Decatur Memorial Hospital colleagues enjoy annual Ice Cream Social

Decatur Memorial Hospital colleagues supply and donate bags of food for food insecure patients upon hospital discharge

Decatur Memorial Hospital and Richland Community College hold press conference to announce collaboration

Decatur Memorial Hospital colleague practices procedure skills on a manikin

Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois

Merchant Street is located in historic Decatur with boutique shops and local businesses

Fairview Park Tennis Center in Decatur, Illinois

Beach House Restaurant located on Lake Decatur

Decatur was recently ranked in the

Decatur, Illinois is one of the top 50 safest cities in Illinois