DCMH names Jess Heiden first quarter STAR Award recipient for 2026

Decatur County Memorial Hospital named Jess Heiden, a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant in the Outpatient Clinic, as its first quarter STAR Award recipient for 2026, recognizing the kind of day-to-day work that helps patients move through care with less delay and less confusion.

At an outpatient clinic, that can mean more than a quick check-in. It can mean helping a Greensburg patient get the right follow-up, keeping a visit organized from start to finish and making sure questions do not get lost between appointments. DCMH lists the Outpatient Clinic at 812-663-1311, a practical reminder that access in local health care often begins with the person answering the phone, greeting the patient and keeping the process on track.

The hospital describes the STAR Award as a recognition for outstanding employee performance, and Heiden’s award fits into a broader pattern of staff and team honors DCMH has highlighted in recent years. On its awards page, the hospital lists recognitions such as 2024 INspire Hospital of Distinction, the 2023 Patient & Family Experience Award and the 2023 Community Impact Award, reflecting an organization that puts public recognition alongside patient care.

DCMH says it is a county-owned, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving patients in Greensburg and Decatur County. Its main campus is at 720 N. Lincoln St. in Greensburg, where the original facility was built in 1922 and later expanded over the years. That long history now sits alongside a modern outpatient model that depends on staff members like Heiden to keep visits efficient, communication clear and care accessible for people who need services close to home.

The recognition also comes as DCMH continues to show its reach beyond routine hospital care. In March 2026, the hospital said its Women’s Health Expo provided free health screenings to more than 120 women in the community, underscoring a role that extends into prevention and early detection as well as treatment. For a county hospital built around local access, awards like this one point to a simple reality: the smallest interactions in outpatient care can shape the whole experience for Decatur County patients.