A Memorial Health System (MHS) Volunteer Appreciation Bingo Party was recently held at the Nichols Education Center in Abilene. The event was a “Thank You” to MHS Volunteer Corps members and Hospice of Dickinson County volunteers for the tremendous care and support they provide. Pictured (at left) is the group of volunteers in attendance playing […]
The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) recently donated $1200 to the Memorial Health Foundation. The donation is designated for the Abilene Public Transportation Fund, a fund that provides public transportation rides to and from medical appointments within Abilene city limits. Shown, from left, are: Linda Padgett, MHSVC member; Michelle McClanahan, MHS Transportation Committee member; […]
Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that the restriction placed on visitation at Memorial Hospital and Village Manor in Abilene has been lifted. Visitation was restricted as a precautionary measure to protect the health of patients, visitors, and staff. The restriction has been in place since February 18, 2019 due to wide-spread illness in […]
Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County will host a support group for caregivers on Tuesday, April 9th, 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. Speaking on the topic of “facility placement and resources” will be Amanda Shirack, LBSW, Social […]
The first week of April was recognized as Community Helpers Week at Learn and Grow Depot in Abilene. As part of the week, Jeremy Stuck with the Abilene Fire Department spoke to some of the children about fire safety, what he would look like when fighting a fire, some of the equipment used to fight […]
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans on March 29th 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 over $250 was presented to the Memorial Health Foundation for […]
Justin Clark, Abilene High School Athletic Trainer from Memorial Health System Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, recently received the Emerging Leader Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) State Association Advisory Committee (SAAC). NATA formally recognizes leaders in the athletic training profession at the state level through this award. The award requires the recipient to […]
Hospice of Dickinson County will host the monthly Hospice Volunteers meeting on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pizza Hut, 555 Highway 77, Herington. Current volunteers are encouraged to bring people who may be interested in what a hospice volunteer does and meet the current group of volunteers. It will also be a […]
Find the perfect gift for any occasion…an Easter basket, Mother’s Day, graduation, birthday, or just treat yourself at the Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps Spring Collective Goods Sale. The sale will be on March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and March 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital lobby, […]
Hospice of Dickinson County will host the monthly Hospice Volunteers meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Home Health and Hospice Office, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. Debbie Bielefeld, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will present the program “How to Be a Healing Presence.” All Hospice volunteers and individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to […]
