Greensburg, IN – October 24, 2025, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) joined the Greensburg Rotary Club in recognizing World Polio Day, highlighting Rotary International’s longstanding commitment to eradicating polio through its End Polio Now campaign.
Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, cases of polio have declined by more than 99 percent, protecting millions of children from paralysis and saving countless lives. This success reflects the power of collaboration among health organizations, governments, and community partners, values shared by both the Greensburg Rotary Club and DCMH.
The partnership between DCMH and Rotary underscores the importance of local efforts in supporting global health. While polio remains endemic in only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Rotary continues to provide critical funding, advocacy, and volunteer support to ensure every child receives the polio vaccine. As many Rotarians say, “Polio is just a plane ride away,” because the threat remains as long as it exists anywhere. Local outreach, such as that led by the Greensburg Rotary Club, shows how small communities can make a big difference in global health.
At DCMH, that same commitment to prevention is seen in everyday care. The hospital works closely with local and state health departments to share information about emerging health concerns, communicate updates to protect community members, and provide education on how to reduce transmission and exposure risks.
“The fight against polio shows what’s possible when people unite around a common goal,” said Jenny Simon, DCMH Chief Nursing Officer. “That same spirit drives our work every day at DCMH as we partner with others to prevent illness, promote wellness, and strengthen the health of our community.”
In honor of World Polio Day, the Greensburg Rotary Club delivered donuts to DCMH healthcare workers as a gesture of appreciation and to help spread awareness of Rotary’s efforts to end polio for good.
“Healthcare is at the heart of Rotary’s mission to create lasting change,” said Mike Sefton, President of the Greensburg Rotary Club. “Partnering with DCMH allows us to connect that global mission with the local work being done every day to keep our community healthy and strong.”
Photo L to R: Our DCMH team members receiving the donuts: Stephanie Smith, Christopher Severns, Rachel Corn, Jason Sangl, and Madesyn Byrd
