“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 [...]
MHS Employees Give to Local Boy
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work, in March, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in March. A total donation of $880 was presented to Beau Backhus and his family. 7-year-old Beau is on a [...]
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 [...]
MHS Employees Give to Local Woman
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work, in February, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in February. A total donation of $885 was presented to Kim Decker. Kim was in a serious car accident in […]
Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions Program Receives Program Finalist of the Year Award
Employees Pictured, left to right, are: Holly Holt, SLS Office and Patient Coordinator; Jennifer Wolf, SLS Therapist; Amanda Fitzgeralds, SLS Program Director; and Rhonda McGraw, PMC Regional Director. Memorial Health System’s Senior Life Solutions, located at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, has been named a 2024 Finalist for Program of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care […]
MHS Employees Donate to Community Meal of Abilene
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of January. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $1088 was presented to Community Meal of Abilene. Seven […]
A Little Luxury Inside Frontier Estates
BY: Haley Jones, Director of Marketing and Development Frontier Estates is the home for many residents aged 62 and over in Abilene. This independent community for low-income seniors provides an abundance of amenities including a full-service salon with a menu of services such as manicures, pedicures, hair coloring, perms, roller sets, flat ironing, and curling. […]
Impact Sports and Fitness Adds Yoga Class Instructor
Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene announces the addition of Amanda Johnson to the staff as a class instructor. Amanda will be teaching yoga classes beginning in February. “I’ve been doing yoga for over 15 years, and I have found my passion in teaching,” said Amanda. She started teaching over two years ago with the […]
25 Years of Dedication to Patients: Thank You, Laurie Johnson
In a time where longevity in the workplace is rare, Laurie Johnson stands as a shining example of commitment and dedication to her patients, co-workers, and Memorial Health System (MHS). This December 2024, Laurie celebrates her 25 years of service with the health system. Laurie began her journey with MHS in the Environmental Services Department, […]