MHS April Board Meeting
The April Monthly Board of Director’s (BOD) Meeting of Memorial Health System (MHS) will be Tuesday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor BOD Room of Memorial Hospital in Abilene.
Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions Program Welcomes New Program Director
Memorial Health System in Abilene, Ks is pleased to welcome Amanda Fitzgeralds, BSN, RN, as the new Program Director at the Senior Life Solutions program. Memorial Health System’sSenior Life Solutions program is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression and/or anxiety related […]
Bereavement Support Group Offered in Herington
Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is offering a Bereavement Support Group in Herington. The next class will be on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m. These classes are held at the Home Health and Hospice office, 11 N. Broadway, Herington. Lindsey Brummer, Bereavement Coordinator, serves as the group facilitator. These gatherings are designed […]
REHABILITATION & SPORTS MEDICINE IS NOW OFFERING DRY NEEDLING WITH PHYSICAL THERAPIST, KYLE BOWERS
Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, in Abilene, is pleased to offer a new service to its patients with Physical Therapist, Kyle Bowers. Kyle received his certification from the Dry Needling Institute of American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. When one pictures dry needling procedures, it can look a lot like acupuncture with the use of thin needles […]
Clark and Mead Speak to Women’s Group
Justin Clark (pictured), Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, and Matt Mead, Respiratory Therapy Manager, spoke to the Abilene Christian Women’s group on March 3rd at Emmanuel Church in Abilene. They talked about the programs and equipment available at Cardiac Rehab, Impact Sports and Fitness, Physical Therapy, and Memorial Hospital in general. Thank you both […]
Hospice Offering Volunteer Training
Hospice of Dickinson County is looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in our community, and join the dedicated team of volunteers. New hospice volunteer training for those interested in becoming a volunteer has been scheduled. Anyone in Dickinson County is welcome to attend. The class will be held from 4:00 p.m. to […]
MHS Employees Donate to 4:10 Irish Den in Chapman
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of February. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $810 was presented to 4:10 Irish Den in Chapman. Their main […]
March is Breathe Better Sleep Better Month
Giving your body the time and support to recover from a whole day’s worth of activities is important! How well do you sleep? If you struggle to get good sleep that leaves you well rested, there may be a reason. Common causes include stress, irregular sleep schedule, anxiety and depression, physical ailments, neurological problems, and […]
Dr. Short Elected Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Medical Staff
Dr. William Short has been elected to serve as Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Medical Staff of the Full Medical Staff for 2022-2023. Dr. Short is a family medicine physician at Heartland Health Care Clinic. He also serves as the physician for Memorial Hospital Wound Center. The Chief of Medical Staff serves as the President of […]
Dr. Young Having Positive Impact at Memorial Hospital
General Surgeon, Christopher Young, MD, who began seeing patients last fall at Heartland Health Care Clinic in Abilene, has had some impressive numbers since joining the staff. Through January of this year, Dr. Young has performed 133 surgeries at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Among these surgeries, Dr. Young has performed the following: Colonoscopy-a lighted thin […]