Thursday, November 3, 2016

MHS Volunteer Corps Annual Meeting

 MHS Volunteer Corps Annual Meeting

Members of the Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps are pictured at the annual recognition, now held in October. The theme of the meeting was “Memorial Health System All-Star Volunteers.” In 2016, through September 30, the volunteers donated a total of 6,236.25 hours.

The Memorial Health System (MHS) Volunteer Corps’ Annual Meeting was held on October 27 at the First Presbyterian Church in Abilene. Speakers at the event included emcee Doris Chaput, 2016 MHS Volunteer Corps President, and Mark Miller, Memorial Health System CEO.

The theme for the meeting was “Memorial Health System All-Star Volunteers.”  Those attending the meeting were encouraged to wear sports-themed attire. Entertainment was provided by Terry Chaput and Joe Sanfilippo as they revised the famous Abbott and Costello skit “Who’s on First?”. Phyllis Shaft led the group in singing of “Take me Out to the Ball Game.”

The meal was catered by Memorial Hospital’s Food and Nutritional Services Department. The meal was served by MHS Department Managers.

According to MHS Director of Volunteer Services Michelle McClanahan, MHS volunteers donated a total of 6,236.25 hours in 2016, through September 30. The value of that volunteer time in Kansas is equivalent to $137,322.23. Since the inception of the Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps in 1992, total volunteer hours is 156,924.50. The MHS Volunteer Corps is comprised of 67 active members.

There are many volunteering opportunities available within Memorial Health System. To learn more, contact Michelle at (785) 263-6692.

MHS National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week

National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week

MHS Maintenance staff Herman Hoffman, Steve Cairns, Jim Feldt and John Kready (not pictured: Rick Shaw) pose for a photo after they enjoyed a steak lunch to celebrate National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week.

Memorial Health System recognizes the Maintenance staff for all they do to optimize the health care physical environment during National Health Care Facilities & Engineering Week, October 23-29, 2016. They are important members of the health care team. The Maintenance staff keeps the MHS facilities operational, safe, and efficient. Because of all they do, there is power; running water; and a clean, comfortable, and safe healing environment for all who walk through our doors. What you may think is ordinary is truly extraordinary. Without our Maintenance staff’s efforts, the doors of MHS would not be open.

Veterans honored with free admission on Veterans Day


Veterans honored with free admission on Veterans Day


The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home will honor and thank our country's veterans for their service by offering free admission and a 20% discount in the gift shop on Friday Nov. 11 to all veterans and their families.

A ceremony hosted by the local VFW and American Legion will be held at the Eisenhower Presidential Library on Friday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day Homage to Veterans of all Wars will begin at 9:35 a.m. near the Pylons at the east end of the campus.

Remarks during the ceremony will be given by Todd Hokanson, Commander of General Dwight D. Eisenhower VFW Post #3279 and Eddie Avinger, Commander of the James R. Cutler American Legion Post #39. The ceremony includes a wreath laying, rifle salute, and bugler.