Impact Sports and Fitness Adds Personal Trainer

Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene announces the addition of Austin Childs to the staff as a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, specializing in strength and conditioning. “Coach Austin” brings over eight years of experience in strength and conditioning, tactical fitness, and group training to Impact Sports and Fitness. A former United […]

Herington Hero Award Winner – Debbie Wendt

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: Debbie Wendt. Congratulations, Debbie, and thank you for taking care of Herington! Debbie Wendt is a shining example of what it means to serve your community with […]

Give Back. Connect. Belong

Are you seeking a meaningful way to give back to your community? Looking to connect with others and find purpose? Memorial Health System (MHS) needs compassionate individuals to help support the care we provide every day. Whether you have medical experience or not, you can make a difference. Our volunteers are the heart behind the […]

MHS Employees Donate to Herington Hearts Core Community

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of June. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $440 was presented to Herington Hearts Core Community. The Herington Hearts [...]

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 [...]

MHS Employees Give to Local Family After House Fire

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work, in May, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in May. A total donation of $900 was presented to the VanNess family. The family of four recently lost everything [...]

Kimberly Haverly Named New Administrator at Memorial Health System

Salina Regional Health Center and Memorial Health System, Abilene, announce the appointment of Kimberly Haverly as the new Administrator at Memorial Health System. Haverly’s health care experience spans 14 years including serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at a rural hospital, leading a 1,000-member physician group and a developing a strong background […]

HHCC Providers Donate Time and Services For Sports Physicals, and Give Back to AHS

The providers at Heartland Health Care Clinic (HHCC), located at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, recently presented Brandi McGivney, U.S.D. 435 Nurse; Will Burton, Abilene High School (AHS) Assistant Principal/Athletic Director; and Derek Burns, Abilene Middle School (AMS) Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, a check for $1,540. The providers donated their time and services to provide sports physicals [...]

Herington Hero Award Winners – Dale Kleinschmidt & Margie Thacker

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 recipients: Dale Kleinschmidt and Margie Thacker. This dedicated sibling duo embodies what it means to serve their community with heart and humility. Both Dale and Margie volunteer with […]

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 […]