DCH expands women’s surgical services through partnership with Jasper Obstetrics & Gynecology

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is expanding access to permanent birth control procedures through a partnership with Jasper Obstetrics & Gynecology, a respected, independent group of all-female obstetrician-gynecologists committed to comprehensive women’s health. Beginning Friday, November 14, the providers began performing laparoscopic sterilization procedures at DCH’s Same Day Surgery in Washington.

“We’re thrilled to welcome this highly regarded, all-women surgical team to DCH,” said Justin D. Harris, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, CEO of Daviess Community Hospital. “This partnership reflects our mission of connecting communities as one Southern Indiana—bringing together exceptional surgical expertise and compassionate care, right here at home.”

Meet the Surgeons

The partnership includes four board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists, each bringing a strong record of clinical excellence and community commitment:

• Jennifer Greulich, MD – Also a Dubois County native, Dr. Greulich returned home with her husband and their dog, Reggie, after completing residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is passionate about providing full-spectrum women’s care and considers it an honor to care for the community that raised her.
• Megan Isaacs, MD – Originally from Terre Haute, Dr. Isaacs practiced for five years at UAP Clinic before relocating to Jasper with her husband and three children. She enjoys building strong, communicative relationships with her patients and is passionate about evidence-based, individualized care. She has served as a clinical educator and holds a faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine.
• Jennifer Lueken, MD – A graduate of Forest Park High School, Dr. Lueken completed her OB-GYN residency at the University of Louisville, where she was recognized as the most skilled laparoscopic surgeon in her class. She has a strong interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and serves patients of all ages with warmth and dedication. She lives near Ferdinand with her husband and three children.
• Kristin Spellmeyer-Werne, MD – A Jasper native, Dr. Spellmeyer-Werne is fluent in Spanish and has participated in medical mission trips to Bolivia, Mexico, and Peru. She was recognized with the Red Shoes Award for excellence in patient care and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She lives in Jasper with her husband, a local hospitalist, and their four daughters.

About the Procedure

Laparoscopic sterilization—often called “getting your tubes tied”—is a minimally invasive procedure that provides permanent birth control. It is typically performed under general anesthesia using small incisions in the abdomen. Most patients are able to return home the same day.

A Regional Commitment to Women’s Health

This partnership enhances access to trusted, hospital-based surgical care for patients across Daviess, Dubois, and surrounding counties—ensuring women in Southern Indiana have a local, coordinated care option when considering permanent contraception.

“When patients can stay close to home for care, surrounded by people and providers they trust, outcomes and experiences improve,” said Harris. “That’s what this partnership is all about—delivering high-quality surgical care through seamless collaboration, and making it easier for women in Southern Indiana to access the services they deserve.”