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 […]

MHS Employees Donate to Abilene Public Library for Story Walk Project

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of July. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $750 was presented to the Abilene Public Library for their “Story […]

Local Woman to Compete in International Event

Amber Engle of Abilene has always loved sports and competing. She had been running marathons, but she did not love doing that anymore. Her body was also starting to suffer injuries from too much running. She decided to become a member at Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene. “I was fearful of it at first, […]

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 […]