The Dickinson County Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Hospital, in Abilene, Conference Room B. Jennifer Kirkpatrick, the dietitian at Memorial Health System, invites anyone with diabetes and/or their family members to join the group. This month’s meeting will be about “Blue Zone Habits” and how diabetes […]
Each year we seem to hear more and more about injuries in the sport of football. Concerns about concussions, head and neck injuries, and rare fatalities has brought nationwide attention to the safety of the sport. Therefore, as a part of a Kansas state-wide effort, Abilene High School, along with the Kansas Athletic Trainers’ Society, […]
Hospice of Dickinson County will host the monthly Hospice Volunteers meeting on Thursday, August 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Home Health and Hospice Office,11 N. Broadway, Herington. Debbie Bielefeld, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will present “Understanding COPD” (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). All Hospice volunteers and individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend. Anyone who […]
Hospice of Dickinson County will host a Hospice Volunteers meeting on Tuesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Home Health and Hospice Office, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. Debbie Bielefeld, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will present “When the Dog Bites,” a program on the topic of being cautious of aggressive dogs and how protective they are […]
Memorial Health System has partnered with Press Ganey for the purpose of measuring, analyzing, and improving the patient experience. It is the mission of Memorial Health System (MHS) to enhance the health and wellness of all. In an effort to accomplish our mission, we have contracted with Press Ganey, to survey patients via mail or […]
Photo from left: Sherry Hooper (Theresa’s sister), Steve Foster (Theresa’s husband), and Jackie Foster (family member). Impact Sports and Fitness, in Abilene, recently received two new recumbent bikes. The bikes were purchased with donations (totaling $6,915) collected in memory of Theresa Foster, who was a loyal, long-time member of Impact Sports and Fitness. “We are […]
The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) has recently completed their fifth examination for qualified hospice physicians. Dr. William Short passed his 2018 certification exam to remain the Hospice of Dickinson County Medical Director. This certification remains valid through November 30, 2024. “Hospice is a great service our health system provides for our community, […]
Photo 1 (left to right): MHS Athletic Trainer, Justin Clark, treats a cowboy before his competition. Photo 2 (left to right back row): Justin Clark, Dr. Moffitt, Cory Neal, Dan Clements, Nelson Davis, Dr. Blanton (left to right front row): Anita […]
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who make a donation of at least $5 are allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of the month. A total donation of $229 was presented to Tori Murphy, organizer of Derrik’s Ride. Derrik’s Ride […]
The employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently held an Ice Cream Social fundraiser to benefit the Abilene Public Transportation Fund. For a suggested donation of $3.00, anyone could come and create their own sundae. A total donation of just over $197 was donated to the fund. The fund provides public transportation rides to and […]
