The Dickinson County Diabetes Support Group will not meet in December. They will have their next meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 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. The holidays are […]
Village Manor in Abilene recently held a collection drive for coats, hats, and gloves. Some of the items collected were donated to the Kids in Crisis of Dickinson County organization. Youth items will also be donated to Learn and Grow Depot, and adult items will go to the Abilene Food Bank and Clothing Center. Pictured […]
Shown: Hospice of Dickinson County’s “Remember Me Tree” is a great way to honor loved ones and help local Hospice patients. Hospice of Dickinson County is sponsoring its annual “Remember Me Tree,” to honor the memory of loved ones during the holiday season. It will be on display at the Home Health and Hospice of […]
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: Becky Kelley, MHS Transportation Committee member; Sara Boyd, MHS Transportation […]
Photo: (left to right) Janice Roth and Sara Boyd visit during a PFAC meeting. In an effort to continue improving its quality of care, Memorial Health System (MHS) is currently seeking volunteers from area communities to serve as advisors on the MHS Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). “Patients and families can offer distinct assessments […]
The Memorial Health System Board of Director’s meeting dates for 2019: Tuesday January 8th February 5th March 5th April 2nd May 7th Annual Meeting May 7th June 4th July 2nd August 6th September 3rd October 1st November 5th December 3rd
The MHS Volunteer Corps HCI fundraiser offers factory-direct designer accessories like purses, jewelry, collegiate items, and much more at up to 80 percent below retail. Find great savings on items for yourself or to give as gifts when you shop at the Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps HCI fundraiser, where you will find values up […]
The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) recently helped with the purchase of playground tiles and ramps for Memorial Health System’s Learn and Grow Depot child development center through the volunteers’ annual gifting program. The rubberized tiles will make for a safe playing surface for the children. The MHSVC holds several fundraisers each year to […]
Pastor Bill Peterson, longtime Hospice Chaplin in Herington, was the featured speaker for the evening. Hospice of Dickinson County Volunteers enjoyed good food, laughter and volunteer appreciation at the Hospice Volunteer Banquet, held November 6 at the First Presbyterian Church in Abilene. Volunteers and their spouses, quilters, and Hospice staff members gathered together for […]
Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County will host a support group for caregivers on Tuesday, November 13th, 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. The Dickinson County Extension office will present the program on Senior Services available through […]
