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MHS Employees Raise $822 in November Jeans Day to Support Local Resident Gary Lambert

ABILENE, Kan. — Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) once again united to support a community member in need through the November Jeans Day fundraiser, raising $822.00 for Gary Lambert. Gary suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident this past June while traveling home from North Dakota. He sustained a broken back, pelvis, both knees, […]

Memorial Health System and Lindsborg Community Hospital Earn Top Quartile Recognition

ABILENE, Kan., and LINDSBORG, Kan., — Memorial Health System in Abilene and Lindsborg Community Hospital in Lindsborg announced today that both organizations have been recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards from The Chartis Center for Rural Health as part of National Rural Health Day. Both hospitals earned Top Quartile recognition in Patient Perspective, reflecting strong […]

MHS Donate to Abilene Area Toys 4 Tots

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene participated in another “Jeans Day” fundraiser throughout the month of October. Employees make a donation, of at least $2, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1,001 was presented to the Abilene Area Toys 4 Tots organization. The monthly Jeans Day […]

MHS Employees Give to Local Family After House Fire

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work, in September, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in September. A total donation of $876 was raised for the Ohl family. The family lost a daughter and all […]

Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps Receives 31st Gold Award of Excellence

ABILENE, KS — The Memorial Health System (MHS) Volunteer Corps has once again been recognized with the Gold Award of Excellence from the Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas – marking their 31st consecutive year receiving this distinguished honor. To qualify for the award, volunteer groups must meet 15 requirements each year. The MHS Volunteer Corps fulfilled […]

Hospice Volunteer Joni Cook Receives Statewide Hero Award

Joni Cook, a dedicated volunteer with Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County, was honored with the Home Care and Hospice Hero Award by the Kansas Home Care and Hospice Association during its annual conference on Wednesday, September 17. This award recognizes individuals who are not employed in the field, but who make a profound […]