Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is offering a Bereavement Support Group in Abilene. The next class will be on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. These classes are held at the Home Health and Hospice office, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. Lindsey Brummer, Bereavement Coordinator, serves as the group facilitator. These gatherings are designed […]
Memorial Hospital in Abilene was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Gold Safe Sleep Champion”, the highest level of designation, for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. This is Memorial Hospital’s second five-year certification award at the highest level. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program […]
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of February. A total donation of $860, was presented to Ethan Gustin and his family. This was, by far, […]
The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) recently purchased a four-hole electric steam table for the Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) department at Memorial Hospital in Abilene through the volunteers’ annual gifting program. The table is used to hold pre-cooked foods that are already at safe hot food holding temperatures. Pictured from left: Steve Cairnes, […]
Memorial Hospital, Abilene, has continued its commitment to infant and maternal health by earning High 5 for Mom & Baby recognition, a program offered by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. High 5 for Mom & Baby provides resources and a framework to help Kansas hospitals and birthing centers improve health outcomes for breastfeeding women and their infants. To obtain this recognition, each […]
The April Monthly Board of Director’s (BOD) Meeting of Memorial Health System will be Tuesday, April 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Nichols Education Center.
Photo: Impact Sports & Fitness 2021 Weight Loss Challenge winners, pictured left to right are: 1st place, Andrea Taylor; Alecia Sare, trainer; 2nd – David Elliott; Laurol Overlease, trainer; and 3rd place Jesse Cornell. The challenge has been met, and the winnings have been awarded to the top three winners of the Impact Sports & […]
Hospice of Dickinson County is looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in our community, and join the dedicated team of volunteers. New hospice volunteer training for those interested in becoming a volunteer has been scheduled. Anyone in Dickinson County is welcome to attend. The class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to […]
After careful consideration, Hospice of Dickinson County has decided to cancel the Hospice Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m., due to the weather. The meeting will not be rescheduled. If you have any questions, please contact the Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County office at 785-263-6630.
Hospice of Dickinson County is hosting the Hospice Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 18 at the Hospice Conference Room, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. A year-end summary of Hospice activities will be presented by staff and advisory board members. Light refreshments will be served. All Hospice volunteers and any interested community members are […]
