Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps Scholarships Awarded

Shown from left:  Michelle McClanahan, MHS Director of Volunteer Services; Abigail Elliott, scholarship recipient; Emily Burt, scholarship recipient; and Linda Duncan, MHS Volunteer Corps Scholarship Committee member.  The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) is pleased to announce Abigail Elliott and Emily Burt have each been awarded a $500 scholarship. Both students will be graduating […]

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Hospice Volunteer Meeting – Herington

Hospice of Dickinson County will host the monthly Hospice Volunteers meeting on Thursday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Home Health and Hospice Office,11 N. Broadway, Herington. Debbie Bielefeld, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will present “Facing Your Fears, Straight Talk About the Dying Process.” All Hospice volunteers and individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to […]

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Bereavement Support Group Offered in Abilene

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is offering a Bereavement Support Group monthly in Abilene. It will be on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The next class will be on May 28. These classes are held at the Home Health and Hospice office, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. The meetings will […]

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Bereavement Support Group Offered in Herington

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is offering a Bereavement Support Group monthly in Herington. It will be on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. The next class will be on Tuesday, May 21. These classes are held at the Home Health and Hospice office, 11 N. Broadway, Herington. The meetings […]

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Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County to hose Caregiver Support Group May 14

Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County will host a support group for caregivers on Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:30 p.m. in their office conference room located at 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. Chris McKee, LSCSW, Bereavement Counselor, will be the facilitator. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you care for a spouse, parent, family member […]

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“Hope for Haiti” to be Featured at Lunch Meeting

Dr. Susan Thompson, Special Delivery LLC, of Abilene, will be the guest speaker at the next Healthwise 55 luncheon. She will speak on the topic of “Hope for Haiti”. Dr. Thompson will share her experiences in Haiti as a provider, and about the culture there. Dr. Thompson grew up locally, graduating from Chapman High School […]

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Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions Program Joining National Campaign to Raise Awareness During Mental Health Month

Abilene, KS –   When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. May is Mental Health Month. It began 70 years ago by […]

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