Hospice of Dickinson County will host a Hospice Volunteers meeting on Tuesday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Home Health and Hospice Office, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. Debbie Bielefeld, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, will present “When the Dog Bites,” a program on the topic of being cautious of aggressive dogs and how protective they are […]
Memorial Health System has partnered with Press Ganey for the purpose of measuring, analyzing, and improving the patient experience. It is the mission of Memorial Health System (MHS) to enhance the health and wellness of all. In an effort to accomplish our mission, we have contracted with Press Ganey, to survey patients via mail or […]
Photo from left: Sherry Hooper (Theresa’s sister), Steve Foster (Theresa’s husband), and Jackie Foster (family member). Impact Sports and Fitness, in Abilene, recently received two new recumbent bikes. The bikes were purchased with donations (totaling $6,915) collected in memory of Theresa Foster, who was a loyal, long-time member of Impact Sports and Fitness. “We are […]
The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) has recently completed their fifth examination for qualified hospice physicians. Dr. William Short passed his 2018 certification exam to remain the Hospice of Dickinson County Medical Director. This certification remains valid through November 30, 2024. “Hospice is a great service our health system provides for our community, […]
Photo 1 (left to right): MHS Athletic Trainer, Justin Clark, treats a cowboy before his competition. Photo 2 (left to right back row): Justin Clark, Dr. Moffitt, Cory Neal, Dan Clements, Nelson Davis, Dr. Blanton (left to right front row): Anita […]
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who make a donation of at least $5 are allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of the month. A total donation of $229 was presented to Tori Murphy, organizer of Derrik’s Ride. Derrik’s Ride […]
The employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently held an Ice Cream Social fundraiser to benefit the Abilene Public Transportation Fund. For a suggested donation of $3.00, anyone could come and create their own sundae. A total donation of just over $197 was donated to the fund. The fund provides public transportation rides to and […]
Photo above: Holly Pomeroy, RN; Dr. Rick Johnson; and Katie Snapp, RN pose for a picture to remember Dr. Johnson’s final delivery at Memorial Hospital. Memorial Health System’s Board of Directors, administration and staff would like to wish Dr. Rick Johnson a wonderful retirement. “We wish Dr. Johnson the best, and we are thankful for […]
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of June. The day was organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee. A total donation of $220 […]
The physicians at Heartland Health Care Clinic, located at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, recently presented Abilene High School (AHS) Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Will Burton, a check for $860. The physicians donated their time and services to provide sports physicals for AHS students. The money will be used at AHS for athletic training, athletic medical equipment, […]
