Herington Hero Award Winner, Bev Trevorrow

By Haley Jones, Director of Development and Marketing Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County in Herington, an affiliate of Memorial Health System in Abilene, has selected the next Herington Hero Award for January.  Congratulations Bev Trevorrow, and thank you for taking care of Herington! Bev’s nomination had this to say about her:  “Bev volunteers […]

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Get to Know Doug Smart, Impact Sports and Fitness Member

Impact Sports and Fitness member, Doug Smart, has been coming to the facility for many years. At age 64, Doug comes to Impact Sports and Fitness to get a workout, improve his health, keep his weight in check, and relieve stress. “I like the location and setup of the facility, including the equipment. I also […]

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Affects Many Aspects of Woman’s Life

by Billy Hansen, Public Relations Coordinator, Memorial Health System Meet Sherri Cleary. Sherri had always been active enjoying activities such as swimming, spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoying big family events – including their annual big Fourth of July celebration. Those loves of life came to a standstill in 2023 after a Memorial Day […]

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MHS Employees Donate to Chapman Food Bank

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of January. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1045 was presented to Clover Cabinet, a new food […]

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Personal Trainer / Massage Therapist Joins Impact Sports and Fitness

Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene announces the addition of Mike Dreiling to the staff as a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist. Mike had never been to Impact Sports and Fitness until he was invited to workout at the facility by another friend, who is also a member. After meeting Anita Larson, Impact […]

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Impact Sports and Fitness Adds Personal Trainer

Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene announces the addition of Danielle Ridder to the staff as a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. Danielle is a familiar face to many patrons at the fitness facility because she works out there almost daily and has been a member for about four years. “What began as a simple means […]

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Get to Know Steve Wedel, Impact Sports and Fitness Member

Impact Sports and Fitness member, Steve Wedel, has had to fight a battle he didn’t choose, but coming to Impact Sports and Fitness has helped him tremendously in winning the battle at age 74. Six years ago, Steve was infected with the West Nile Virus, and it took away the full use of his legs. […]

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Sharon Cramer Named Next Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps Board President

BY:  Haley Jones On January 1 Sharon Cramer officially stepped into her new role as the Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps Board President following the two-year term that was held by Wendy Klosterman, now Past President.  In addition, other positions filled on the board this year are Brenda Brown, President-Elect, and Pat Cox, Treasurer. Sharon […]

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Bereavement Support Class Offered in Abilene

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 Sunday, February 4, and will be held through Wednesday, May 8. These sessions will be held on Sundays from February 4 through March 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 […]

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Heartland Health Care Clinic in Herington, Moving Along Nicely

  Things are moving along nicely with the plans for a small rural healthcare clinic in Herington.  Heartland Health Care Clinic (HHCC) will have a second location operating with a three-person staff very soon! After the abrupt closing of Herington Municipal Hospital, leaving the Herington community without healthcare near home, Memorial Health System (MHS) immediately […]

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