Diabetes Support Group to Meet Tuesday, July 6

The Dickinson County Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., in Memorial Hospital Conference Room B, in Abilene. The next meeting will take place on July 6. All participants are required to wear a mask to the meeting, and social distancing will be followed. Kansans […]

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Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County Received a Connectivity Emergency Response Grant to Bring Patients Better Access to Care

Photos: Verl and Betty Eckman, of Abilene, appreciate the opportunity to visit with Verl’s doctor, Dr. Bill Short, during a telehealth visit facilitated by Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County nurse Melissa Peterson, RN.  Thanks to a Connectivity Emergency Response Grant (CERG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce, to address the increased need for […]

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Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County Receives Free Fans From Evergy for Patients

Left photo (left to right): Autumn Shomper, HHA; Melissa Peterson, RN; Justin Espeseth and Ryan Wuthnow from Evergy; Carol Whitehair, RN; and Marilee Yarrow, RN.Right photo: Home Health Nurse, Megan Espeseth, RN, delivered a new fan to her patient, Ron Hostetler. Temperatures in Kansas are heating up, and it is important for many to stay […]

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Bereavement Support Group Offered in Abilene

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is offering a Bereavement Support Group in Abilene. The next class will be on Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. These classes are held at the Home Health and Hospice office, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene. Lindsey Brummer, Bereavement Coordinator, serves as the group facilitator. These gatherings are designed […]

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Bereavement Support Group Offered in Herington

Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is offering a Bereavement Support Group monthly in Herington. The next class will be on Tuesday, June 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 […]

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MHS Employees Donate to Laundry Love

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of May. A total donation of $160 was presented to Laundry Love of Abilene.The Laundry Love initiative consists of […]

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LeadingAge Kansas Names Six New Board Members; Andy Sutter Among the Group

TOPEKA, KS – LeadingAge Kansas members voted in six new board members to lead the association on April 22, 2021 at their annual Business Meeting. “The slate of candidates was outstanding”, stated president/CEO Debra Zehr. “These individuals will lead our association into the future of our field”. Andy Sutter, Executive Director of Village Manor in […]

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