The Memorial Health System Board of Directors (BOD) will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 22, prior to the scheduled Town Hall meetings. The BOD will go directly into executive session to discuss contract negotiations. There will be no vote coming out.
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.
