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QUILT FOR RELAY FOR LIFE RAFFLE
Sheila Carnder made this quilt that is displayed at Kirby Medical Center in hopes to draw in donations for next month’s Relay for Life. The event helps raise money for people with cancer and Carnder says donating her time is a way she can give back. Sheila stated “It’s rewarding to me to know this is something people have been so interested in. That they’re willing to participate, which is wonderful.”
Raffle tickets are $2.00 and can be purchased at the Kirby Medical Center Welcome Desk. Whoever gets their name drawn at the June 1st Relay for Life Event in Monticello will win the quilt.
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EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
Kirby Medical Center wrapped up their Hospital Week festivities with an award ceremony on Friday, May 10th, to recognize and honor seventeen employees. The following employees were presented awards at the ceremony and we thank them for their years of dedicated and loyal service to Kirby Medical Center. Congratulations to you all!
Front Row (L to R): 5 Year Award Recipients are Sheila Carnder – Patient Financial Services, Jennifer Peyton – Patient Financial Services, Karin Sykes – Therapy Services, Sara Wade – Food & Nutrition Services, Michelle Sparks - Nursing, Tanya Bowsher – Kirby Medical Group, and Rocky Allison - Facilities. Not pictured: Rachael Walden – Nursing
Back Row (L to R): Jody Bettis – Environmental Services (10 Years), Hilda Crystal – Nursing (10 Years), Laurie Lee – Physician Assistant-KMG Atwood (10 Years), Jill Menacher – Environmental Services (25 Years), Linda Hayes – PFS/Registration (10 Years), Pam Kommer – Administration (10 Years), Leanne Brazelton – Health Information Management (15 Years), Kathy Frazee – Lab (25 Years), and Marilyn Armstrong – Kirby Medical Group (30 Years).
UPDATED KIRBY DERBY RESULTS ARE IN!
Thank you to all who participated in today's Kirby Derby! To get the updated race results, please click on the links below:
10K Overall Results _Updated
10K Age Group Results _Updated
5K Overall Results _Updated
5K Age Group Results _Updated
Walk Overall Results _Updated
Walk Age Group Results _Updated
CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE
For a 2013 Calendar of Events sponsored by Kirby Medical Center and/or Kirby Auxiliary, please click here. For more information on any of our events, please call Heidi at (217) 762-1513.
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KEEP YOUR VIAL OF LIFE INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE
A Vial of Life Kit contains important medical information about you that may be needed by those responding to an emergency. It's necessary to keep your information current. If you have a Vial of Life and need to update your information you may obtain a blank Vial of Life Form by clicking here.
If you do not have a Vial of Life Kit and are interested in obtaining one, please contact Kirby Medical Center at (217) 762-2115.
Events
- FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
The Kirby Auxiliary hosts a FREE Blood Pressure screening every Tuesday in the Promenade at Kirby Medical Center from 9am until 11am.
It's fast, easy and the best part...it is FREE. While you are here, why not stop by the Gift Shop where you'll always find new and exciting things in store.
If you are in need of transportation to Kirby Medical to donate blood (or for blood pressure screenings), you may want to consider calling Piatt County Public Transportation at 762-7821. Seniors over the age of 60 residing in Piatt County can ride for free if they register with Piattran for the Illinois Area Agency on Aging Grant. Other residents of Piatt County can ride for a reasonable fare.
- CONSIDER GIVING BLOOD - A GIFT FOR SOMEONE IN NEED AND SO EASY TO DO!
Mark your calendar with the dates for blood drives held at Kirby Medical Center and co-sponsored by the Kirby Auxiliary and Kirby Medical Center.
The Kirby Auxiliary has been hosting American Red Cross blood drives every eight weeks since 1981. The blood drives at KMC will be held in the classrooms, which are adjacent to the Apple a Day Café. Anyone needing directions or assistance can ask a helpful guest services member located right inside the front entrance.
Blood Drive Dates for 2013 include:
June 6th
August 1st
October 3rd
December 5th
Walk-ins are always welcome!
If you need transportation to Kirby Medical Center to donate blood (or for blood pressure screenings), consider calling Piattran (Piatt County Public Transportation) at (217) 762-7821. Seniors over the age of 60 residing in Piatt County can ride for free if they register with Piattran for the Illinois Area Agency on Aging Grant. Other residents of Piatt County can ride for a reasonable fare.
Tue, May 14, 2013 - WHAT DISEASE PREVENTION MEANS FOR YOUR FAMILY!
Do you want to learn about the one thing that can increase your child’s risks for these chronic diseases and critical health conditions – and the many things you can do to help prevent them?
- Cancer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Osteoarthritis
- Heart Disease
- Liver Disease
- Stroke
Join Dr. Napoleon Knight for a thought-provoking, educational and important discussion about the impact of chronic diseases in children, parents and the family budget. This presentation will be held at Kirby Medical Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 6:30-7:30pm.
Make your reservation to attend this event by sending an email to happerson@kirbyhealth.org or by calling Heidi Apperson at (217) 762-1513.
