Clark to Receive Award from MAATA
Mid America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) Honors and Awards Committee has announced that Justin Clark, Athletic Trainer at Memorial Health System Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine and for Abilene High School, will receive the Dr. Denis “Izzy” Isrow Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award. MAATA recognizes members who make extraordinary contributions to their profession […]
MHS Employees Donate to Dickinson County CEO Program
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of December. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $720 was presented to the Dickinson County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) […]
Hospice Annual Meeting January 12
Hospice of Dickinson County is hosting the Hospice Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 12 at the Hospice Conference Room, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. A year-end summary of Hospice activities will be presented by staff and advisory board members. Light refreshments will be served. All Hospice volunteers and any interested community members are […]
Impact Sports and Fitness Weight Loss Challenge Sign-Up Deadline Extended
The sign-up deadline has been extended one more day for the Weight Loss Challenge program at Impact Sports and Fitness in Abilene. You now have until 9:00 tonight (1/4/23) to get registered; and possibly win some money by participating! You DO NOT need to be a member of Impact Sports and Fitness to join this […]
After Year One…
“It’s hard to believe that we are already coming up on the one-year anniversary of affiliating with Salina Regional Health System (SRHC),” said CEO, Harold Courtois. “I am proud of our employees; they have worked hard to make this a smooth transition. SRHC has a great affiliation model, and we are fortunate to be a […]
Memorial Health System to Participate in Study Called RETAINWORKS
The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative for Western Kansas is facilitating a study in which they are calling RETAINWORKS (Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network) funded 100% by U.S. Federal funds totaling $21,600,000 granted to the Kansas Department of Commerce for a four-year period. The money will be incrementally provided to the […]
Volunteer Corps Grants Gift to ROSE Unit at Memorial Hospital
The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps (MHSVC) recently purchased an Apple iPad for the ROSE Unit at Memorial Hospital in Abilene through the volunteers’ annual gifting program. “Our patients will use the iPad to play games, listen to music, and watch videos,” said ROSE Unit Nurse Manager, Sara Boyd. “Our department thanks the Memorial Health […]