DCMH donates to Greensburg football to keep players safe

Donated protective headgear

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) -- Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has made a donation of Guardian Caps to the Greensburg Community High School football program, marking a significant step toward improving player safety and reducing the risk of head injuries.

This investment underscores DCMH’s commitment to protecting young athletes and promoting safer sports practices in our community.

Guardian Caps are soft-shell helmet covers engineered to reduce impact forces by up to 33%, according to the manufacturer.

“The health and safety of our community’s student-athletes is a top priority,” said Rex McKinney, President/CEO of DCMH. “By providing Guardian Caps, we’re helping Greensburg Community High School create a safer environment on the field, protecting players from the cumulative effects of possible repeated impacts.”

Guardian Caps are lightweight, one-size-fits-all helmet covers made with an impact-reducing material that attaches easily to standard football helmets.

The caps are designed to reduce the force of helmet-to-helmet and helmet-to-body impacts, lowering the overall exposure to repetitive head trauma.

“Player safety is our top priority, and we’re incredibly grateful for the generous support from Decatur County Memorial Hospital,” said Tom Hunter, Greensburg Community Schools Superintendent. “Football is a tough, physical sport, but with tools like Guardian Caps, we can take meaningful steps to protect our athletes from unnecessary risks. This investment from DCMH will help our team stay healthy and on the field, competing at their best."