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, […]

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Herington Hero Award, Rhonda Rice

Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County in Herington (HH&H), an affiliate of Memorial Health System in Abilene, is proud to announce our newest Herington Hero Award recipient: Rhonda Rice. Congratulations, and thank you for taking care of Herington, Rhonda! Rhonda Rice is the definition of a “behind-the-scenes” hero. While she may not seek the […]

Caring in Motion

Story submitted by:  Taylor Knauss, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator The human body can go through the ringer. Surgeries, illness, injuries, can all cause issues with mobility. Individuals may need to relearn how to use parts of their body, and this can be a frustrating task that can make one feel like their independence has been stolen [...]

May is Better Sleep Awareness Month… and We’re Wide Awake Over Here!

May is the perfect time to ask yourself, “Am I sleeping well?” If your answer is no and you find yourself tossing and turning throughout the night, leaving you exhausted throughout the day, you may benefit from a sleep study.  You no longer have to wish for a good night’s sleep.  Memorial Hospital’s respiratory care […]

“Extra-ordinary”

“Extra-ordinary” By:  Taylor Knauss, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator This month Kate Simmons has been selected as our Volunteer Spotlight. When asked if there was anything important that others would need to know about her, she responded, “I can’t think of anything to know about me. I’m pretty ordinary and just like to help where needed.” I [...]

Jill of All Trades: Behind the Scenes at Home Health & Hospice

By Taylor Knauss, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Every office has that one individual who can do it all without breaking a sweat. At Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County (HH&H), it is no different. Our office staff stays incredibly busy with referrals, prior authorizations for insurance, answering phones, addressing staff questions, and keeping projects running [...]

Herington Hero Award Winner, Kevin Bayes

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County in Herington, an affiliate of Memorial Health System in Abilene, has selected the next Herington Hero Award.  Congratulations to Kevin Bayes, and thank you for taking care of Herington!  Kevin is the current Coach/Director for Herington Hearts Core Community.  This particular program works to end poverty and reduce […]

Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County Welcomes New Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Taylor Knauss

By Haley Jones, Director of Marketing and Development Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County (HH&H), an affiliate of Memorial Health System (MHS) is proud to announce the promotion of Taylor Knauss to their department, as the new Hospice Volunteer Coordinator.  Taylor first started with Memorial Health System at Learn & Grow Depot in 2017.  […]

James Mohr – Grateful for Home Health & Hospice Services

BY:  Haley Jones, Director of Marketing and Development I had the wonderful privilege of speaking to James “Jim” Mohr about his recent services from Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County.  After several weeks, Jim is back to feeling like himself, “Although every time I think I’m getting better, something else happens,” he said with […]