The process took a year to complete, but the Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) Department of Memorial Hospital in Abilene has a new freezer and walk-in cooler combination unit. The challenges of getting the unit, shelving, shipping, and delivery all delayed the completion of the project. The new unit was needed because the old walk-in […]
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. In Herington, the class will be held from 4:00 […]
Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County partners with Community Bible Church GriefShare program to offer bereavement seminars in Abilene. The 13-week session will begin on Wednesday, February 8, and will be held through May 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. These classes are held at Community Bible Church, 1400 N. Cedar, Abilene. Susie […]
Village Manor in Abilene, an affiliate of Memorial Health System (MHS), has once again been awarded five stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The rating will be published on the Care Compare website at medicare.gov. “This is the result of hard work and perseverance by the staff of Village Manor,” said […]
Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) Honors and Awards Committee has announced that Justin Clark, Athletic Trainer at Memorial Health System Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine and for Abilene High School, will receive the Dr. Denis “Izzy” Isrow Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award. MAATA recognizes members who make extraordinary contributions to their profession […]
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of December. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $720 was presented to the Dickinson County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) […]
Hospice of Dickinson County is hosting the Hospice Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 12 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 […]
The sign-up deadline has been extended one more day for the Weight Loss Challenge program at Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene. You now have until 9:00 tonight (1/4/23) to get registered; and possibly win some money by participating! You DO NOT need to be a member of Impact Sports and Fitness to join this […]
The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) recently purchased an Apple iPad for the ROSE Unit at Memorial Hospital in Abilene through the volunteers’ annual gifting program. “Our patients will use the iPad to play games, listen to music, and watch videos,” said ROSE Unit Nurse Manager, Sara Boyd. “Our department thanks the Memorial Health […]
