Decatur County Memorial Hospital has introduced a new community resource to improve health outcomes for families in Decatur County.
Through the Healthy Start Communities That C.A.R.E. program, a Perinatal Nurse Navigator is now available to support families through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood – offering vital care coordination, education and access to essential services.
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