November 3, 2025, Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to announce the success of its recent Men’s Health Tailgate, a free community health screening event, held on November 1, 2025, in the Rehabilitation & Medical Offices building. This year’s event attracted 121 attendees who received a total of 1,446 screenings, an impressive 246 more screenings than last year, underscoring DCMH’s growing impact on community wellness.
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
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, ensuring that every participant leaves with clear next steps to support their long-term health.
The screenings and assessments were made possible through the expertise and dedication of Dr. Anjum Fazlani, Dr. Mary McCullough, Dr. Karen Summe, Dr. Scott Washburn, and Nurse Practitioner Shelly Walsman, who led the on-site health evaluations throughout the morning.
Behind the scenes, Dr. Scott Washburn, Dr. Melissa Yelanich, and Nurse Practitioners Laura Greiwe, Kelly Miller, and Jill Prickel are providing critical follow-up support by reviewing all lab results for participants who do not currently have a primary care provider. Their work ensures that each attendee receives appropriate guidance on next steps and any recommended follow-up care.
Thanks to the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County and its generous community donors, all screenings were completely free for every attendee. Their support continues to make healthcare more accessible to all members of the community.
Of the 121 participants, 80% registered online, demonstrating the value of offering both online and phone registration options to ensure access for everyone.
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.
Attendees praised the event’s organization and efficiency, with one participant noting,
“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!”
Beyond the screenings, guests enjoyed a delicious and heart-healthy breakfast prepared by the DCMH Dietary Team, featuring no-sodium eggs, vegetable ‘sausage’ patty sandwiches on whole wheat English muffins, and fresh fruit.
Dr. Mary McCullough shared the importance of this event for community health, saying:
“Each screening represents a chance to change, and sometimes save, a life. When we can catch concerns early, we give our patients more options, more hope, and more time. That’s why events like this are so important to the heart of our mission.”
Dr. Anjum Fazlani, Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, emphasized the critical role of prevention, adding:
“Preventative screenings are one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine. Early detection allows us to treat conditions before they progress, improving outcomes and empowering people to take control of their health.”
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.
“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.”
This event’s success was powered by over 40 dedicated DCMH volunteers, whose time and compassion made the day a meaningful experience for every participant.
For more information about DCMH’s future community events, visit dcmh.net/events or follow Decatur County Memorial Hospital on social media for updates.
Group photo of the DCMH volunteers.
