DCMH provides health checks during Men's Health Tailgate

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Decatur County Memorial Health provided more than 1,400 screenings during a Men’s Health Tailgate. 

There were 121 attendees who attended the event at the Rehabilitation & Medical Offices building on Saturday. 

Participants were offered a range of free preventive health checks, designed to give them a clearer picture of their overall well-being. Screenings included:

• A1c and Lipid Panel Tests to help identify risks for diabetes and heart disease

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) to check overall health, including liver, kidney, and blood function

• Knee Movement Assessments to evaluate flexibility and joint health

• Mental Health Evaluations offering check-ins and resources for emotional wellness

• PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests to help detect possible signs of prostate cancer

• Skin Cancer Assessments, providing spot checks and education on skin changes to watch for

• Thyroid Screenings to identify possible hormonal imbalances that can affect energy and metabolism

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In addition, attendees completed eligibility assessments to determine whether heart, lung, or colorectal screenings were needed. Those identified as eligible for heart or lung scans were able to schedule those appointments on-site.

Each attendee will also receive personalized follow-up recommendations based on their lab results and their responses to health questionnaires. 

Several departments and partners were also on-site, including Cancer Care & Infusion Services, DCMH’s Dietary Team, Hospital Foundation of Decatur County, and Senior Life Solutions, each providing valuable information about their services and ongoing wellness resources.

One attendee praised the event for its organization and efficiency.

“With how many people were here, I was expecting it would take me a few hours to get my screenings completed. I was really surprised, I was done within 30 minutes," they said.

This year’s screenings also led to follow-up recommendations for 75% of attendees, further proving how essential early detection can be in identifying hidden or emerging health concerns before they become more serious.

This event’s success was led by over 40 dedicated DCMH volunteers, whose time and compassion made the day a meaningful experience for every participant. 

“Just in the last few years, we’ve helped individuals discover undiagnosed cancer, helped others learn they were diabetic, simply by attending one of our free events,” said Liz McCoy, Manager of Marketing & Communications. “We are deeply grateful to our donors and the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County for making these life-changing screenings DCMH provides possible for more people in our community.”

For more information about DCMH’s future community events, visit dcmh.net/events or follow Decatur County Memorial Hospital on social media for updates.