Health & Wellnes Blog | Kirby Medical Center

Resolutions You'll Actually Keep

December 27, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

For many, putting together your list of resolutions can be a reminder of all the goals you had last year that might have never come to fruition. However, with the beginning of 2020 just up ahead, we want to remind you how important it is to remember the small victories and wins. While you may not have ran that marathon you wanted to, did you drink more water this year? By focusing on the wins and setting realistic ...

Common Myths About Urinary Incontinence

December 20, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Loss of bladder control — also known as urinary incontinence — is often an embarrassing problem not talked about. From an occasional leak of urine caused by a sneeze or cough to having to rush to the bathroom once the urge to urinate comes on, the severity can vary. However, there are several new forms of therapy and lifestyle changes many can consider, yet knowledge is still lacking due to common ...

Kirby Offers Full-Ride Healthcare Scholarships

November 21, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

High school seniors and students already enrolled in a healthcare field are eligible to apply for a Kirby scholarship that would cover up to 100 percent of tuition, housing and books. The Kirby Foundation and Kirby Medical Center have created a Healthcare Scholarship Program to encourage students interested in the medical field to pursue their dreams. As part of the program, the scholar agrees to return to Kirby ...

Paying It Forward

November 21, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Crystal Alexander, Director of Ambulance Services, and Carol Gulley A longtime Piatt County resident, Carol Gulley has a deep appreciation for John and Mary Kirby’s gift to establish Kirby Medical Center and understand the importance of philanthropic support in sustaining the opportunities to receive quality healthcare locally. Gulley has generously donated over the years for this very reason. Her most recent ...

A Message from the Foundation Board Chair, We're Thankful For You

November 21, 2019

Posted By Kirby Medical Center

Greetings, As the season for gratefulness approaches, we at The Kirby Foundation are constantly reminded how fortunate we are to live in a community that supports its local medical center. Philanthropy is at the core of Kirby Medical Center’s origins, and it remains vital to its future. Each Board member volunteers t heir time to lead this organization and the integral role we play in sustaining Kirby Medical ...