Decatur County Hospital

09/03/2026

When it comes to your child’s health, you want care from someone who understands that kids have unique needs and takes the time to listen.

At Decatur County Hospital, Terri Sitzman provides specialized pediatric care for children from newborn through college age. With more than 15 years of pediatric experience, Terri offers compassionate, family-centered care close to home.

From wellness visits and preventive care to developmental and complex health needs, your child receives care designed just for them.

Learn more: decaturcountyhospital.org/pediatrics

Call 641-446-2285 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome!

Compassionate pediatric care close to home at Decatur County Hospital for newborns, children, teens, and families.

09/02/2026

Your heart deserves expert care, close to home.

Decatur County Hospital is proud to offer comprehensive cardiology care right here in Decatur County, with specialists providing care for everything from common heart conditions to complex rhythm disorders.

Whether you’re managing AFib, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, valve disease, or other cardiovascular concerns, our cardiology team is here to help you understand your heart health and determine the right next step.

With Steven Mehta, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, and Andrew Kaplan, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, patients have access to advanced heart expertise without traveling far from home.

Now accepting new patients!

Schedule an appointment today: 641-446-2285
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Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Steven Mehta, visits the DCH Outpatient Clinic each month to offer clinical cardiology at Decatur County Hospital.

09/01/2026

More heart expertise is coming to Decatur County!

We’re excited to be welcoming Andrew J. Kaplan, MD, a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, to Decatur County Hospital.

Dr. Kaplan brings decades of experience caring for patients with heart rhythm and cardiovascular conditions. He will see patients for:

• AFib
• Irregular heartbeats
• Heart failure
• Pacemaker care
• Heart monitoring
• General cardiology

Having access to specialized heart care shouldn’t mean traveling hours from home. With Dr. Kaplan joining our cardiology team, DCH continues to expand the advanced care available right here in our community.

Appointments available starting October 8th!
Call 641-446-2285 today to schedule.

08/31/2026

Expert ENT care is coming closer to home!

Whether your child struggles with recurring ear infections or you’re dealing with ongoing sinus, allergy, throat or sleep-related breathing concerns, you deserve answers.

Beginning in October, board-certified ENT specialist Dr. Austin Bancroft will provide care for children and adults right here at Decatur County Hospital.

Call 641-446-2285 to schedule.

Receive expert ear, nose and throat care close to home at Decatur County Hospital. Dr. Austin Bancroft treats sinus infections, hearing loss, ear infections, dizziness, throat conditions, and more for children and adults.

08/28/2026

Skin cancer can be easier to treat when it’s found early. That’s why keeping an eye on your skin by scheduling regular skin checks is so important.

And now, staying on top of your skin health is even more convenient. Dermatology care is available weekly at Decatur County Hospital, giving you more access to skin checks and expert care close to home.

Whether you’ve noticed a new or changing spot or you’re simply due for a routine skin check, don’t wait.

Know your skin. Notice changes. Get checked.

Call 641-446-4485 to schedule your dermatology appointment.

We offer dermatology services in the DCH Outpatient Clinic in Leon, Iowa. Schedule an appointment to address skin conditions.

08/27/2026

Exceptional women’s healthcare, close to home.

We’re excited to welcome Juanita Kahler, WHNP-BC, who starts seeing patients at DCH today! Juanita joins Dr. Elizabeth Dubil, MD, FACOG, to provide women in our community with compassionate, specialized care through every stage of life.

From routine women’s health visits and preventive care to more specialized gynecologic needs, you deserve a team that listens, understands, and puts your health first.

Schedule your appointment today: 641-446-2285.
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Gynecology services are available each month at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa, including regular exams and surgery.

08/26/2026

More dermatology access. Right here at home.

We’re expanding dermatology care at Decatur County Hospital!

Beginning September 9, Kiley Howell, NP, will see patients every week for a wide range of dermatology needs. Dr. Oben Ojong will continue seeing patients monthly for Mohs surgery and specialized skin cancer treatment.

From routine skin concerns to skin cancer screenings and treatment, you can get the care you need without traveling far.

📅 Weekly appointments begin September 9
📞 Call 641-446-2285 to schedule.

We offer dermatology services in the DCH Outpatient Clinic in Leon, Iowa. Schedule an appointment to address skin conditions.

08/26/2026

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL IS NOT AFFECTED BY WATER MAIN BREAK. City crews are currently addressing a water main break near Decatur County Hospital. However, this does NOT affect the water service at Decatur County Hospital. Our facility will safely continue to run as usual.

08/25/2026

Make Women’s Health a Priority

Life gets busy, and it’s easy to put your own health at the bottom of the list. But routine exams and preventive screenings are an important part of staying healthy at every stage of life.

At Decatur County Hospital, women’s health services are available close to home, including:

• Well-woman exams
• Pap smears
• Breast exams
• Birth control
• Cancer screenings

Put your health back at the top of the list.

Call 641-446-2285 today to schedule your appointment.
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Gynecology services are available each month at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa, including regular exams and surgery.

08/24/2026

Hip replacement has changed, and your recovery can look different, too.

Direct anterior hip replacement accesses the hip from the front, allowing the muscles to be separated rather than split to reach the joint. That means less disruption to the muscles surrounding your hip and can mean an easier early recovery.

Because the goal isn’t just replacing a hip. It’s getting you back to walking, working, traveling, sleeping better and enjoying everyday life.

Direct anterior hip replacement is available at Decatur County Hospital.

👉 Learn more: decaturcountyhospital.org/direct-anterior-hip-replacement/
📞 641-446-2285