Amid unit closures at St. Mary s Hospital, other Decatur area providers have been working to ensure care remains accessible while experiencing influxes of new patients.
Retired Decatur orthopedic surgeon and philanthropist Dr. Joseph Schrodt died on Friday at age 85. He’s being remembered for his generosity as a doctor, donor and volunteer.
A $3.2 million grant from the Decatur Memorial Foundation will triple Richland Community College s capacity to train nurses and other health care professionals over the next four years.