Employees Pictured, left to right, are: Holly Holt, SLS Office and Patient Coordinator; Jennifer Wolf, SLS Therapist; Amanda Fitzgeralds, SLS Program Director; and Rhonda McGraw, PMC Regional Director.
Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions, located at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, has been named a 2024 Finalist for Program of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), which manages the program. The staff of Senior Life Solutions (SLS), at Memorial Hospital, includes Amanda Fitzgeralds, Program Director; Jennifer Wolf, Therapist; and Holly Holt, Office and Patient Coordinator.
PMC partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems across the country to provide behavioral healthcare services. Top-performing employees and Senior Life Solutions programs are recognized annually based on their excellence in demonstrating PMC’s values of care, compliance, and community. Award recipients were chosen for providing outstanding patient care, excellent comprehension and execution of compliance regulations, and strong community engagement.
Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions Program supports the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, and other mental health challenges that are often associated with aging. Senior Life Solutions program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, a licensed therapist, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals to ensure each patient receives the best possible care.
Families, friends, community members, physicians, self-referrals, or other health professionals can refer people to the program.
For more information, education, or if you would like to discuss support, please call 785-263-6805.
ABOUT Senior Life Solutions
Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). Founded in 2003, PMC is a leading behavioral healthcare management company. Focused on addressing the needs of rural and underserved communities, PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 35 states. The company’s services provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health problems. For more information, visit www.seniorlifesolutions.com or mhsks.org/senior_life_solutions/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 $1088 was presented to Community Meal of Abilene. Seven Abilene area churches are involved in serving a free, weekly meal to the Abilene community. In 2024, they served over 14,000 meals! The meals take place at Community Bible Church on Monday evenings at 5:30. Volunteers from the churches prepare and serve the food, and also deliver meals to those who are unable to leave their homes. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, call 785-263-5233. The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee. Pictured from left are: JoAnna Baker, EOC committee member; Brittany Ogden, EOC committee member; Haley Jones, EOC committee member; Debbie Howie, Community Meal of Abilene volunteer; Pam Schoemaker, EOC committee member; Matilda Calvin, MHS employee; and Ava Howie, granddaughter of Debbie.