Memorial Health System Support Groups & Wellness Programs
Memorial Health System prides itself on offering many support groups and programs to the community. Offering these programs is just another way we can begin ”Caring For You.”
- Bereavement
- Choose To Lose Weight Management Program
- Diabetes Support Group
- Healthwise 55
- Thunderbolt Running Club
- Walking Club
Bereavement - Back to top
When you or someone you know needs guidance and support after losing a loved one, Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County is there for you. Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County offers bereavement sessions several times during the year. Each session meets for eight weeks and focuses on the period of grief and transition following the loss of a loved one. Guidance is provided towards learning coping skills. For information on scheduling of the next session contact Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County in Abilene at 785-263-6630 or in Herrington at 785-258-3611.
Choose To Lose Weight Management Program - Back to top
Memorial Hospital offers this program for those interested in losing weight by learning how to make nutritional and life-style changes that help make weight loss permanent. Classes are held at Memorial Hospital and are taught by a Registered Dietitian and Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. For further details, contact Memorial Health System at 785-263-6676.
Diabetes Support Group - Back to top
The Dickinson County Diabetes Support group meets at Memorial Hospital to provide education and support to diabetic individuals and their loved ones. Each month a program is presented by a health care professional on a diabetes-related topic such as meal planning, proper foot care, fitness, eye care, tracking blood sugars, and more. For more information, contact the Memorial Health System registered dietitian at 785-263-6676. This program is provided in cooperation with the American Diabetes Association and the Kansas State Research and Extension, Dickinson County.
Healthwise 55 - Back to top
Be part of “Memorial Hospital Lunch Bunch” and attend the Healthwise 55 meetings. As people age, their health profile changes. The topics presented by health care professionals will be tailored to the needs of people 55 and over.
Thunderbolt Running Club - Back to top
This is a running group that meets at The Impact Sports and Fitness before beginning their run. Anyone (members or nonmembers) can be a part of this group at no charge.
Walking Club - Back to top
This is a walking group that meets at Impact Sports and Fitness before beginning to walk. Anyone (members or nonmembers) can be a part of this group at no charge.
