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Get to know Paula Heath, Kirby Auxiliary Member

September 17, 2020

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Learn a little bit about Paula Heath, Kirby Auxiliary Member! Paula Heath lives in Monticello, IL. In her spare time, she enjoys playing Bridge! Paula has 5 children who she loves to spend time with when she can. Pam currently works in Pediatric ER in Brooklyn, New York. During Covid, she was transfered to regular ER where she worked front line of COVID-19. Her son, John, works in level 1 trauma in Denver, Colorado. ...

Kirby Medical Center has added 2 new Diversey® MoonBeam™3 UV disinfection devices for use in patient rooms and operating rooms.

September 14, 2020

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Kirby Medical Center continues to demonstrate leadership in infection prevention practices, reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections. Our organization has added 2 new Diversey® MoonBeam™3 UV disinfection devices for use in patient rooms and operating rooms. Of course the Covid pandemic has increased the frequency of clean, it also has increased our usage of the MoonBeam. The Diversey® ...

Get to Know Veronica Seevers, Kirby Auxiliary Member

September 4, 2020

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Learn a little bit about Veronica Seevers, Kirby Foundation and Auxiliary Member. Veronica Seevers lives in Cisco, IL with her husband Jon. They have been married for 38 years now and have 2 married daughters- Emilee & Kirk Adkisson and Rebekah & Cecil Brimmage. She is expecting her first grandchild this coming December! She is not only involved in our Kirby Auxiliary as a Board Member but also with Cisco ...

Your Fall Health Checklist

August 31, 2020

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Staying Healthy During the Fall As the temperatures begin to decline and the days get shorter, marking the end of the summer and the start of the fall—and cold and flu season. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can protect yourself from getting sick during the colder months. Get Vaccinated Although it’s possible to get the flu at any time of year, influenza activity tends to ramp up during the ...

Fall Veggies to Add to Your Plate

August 28, 2020

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Nutrient-Dense Fall Vegetables The fall season brings with it lots of seasonal vegetables that are not only delicious additions to your meals but excellent sources of essential vitamins and nutrients. Try adding some of these seasonal veggies to your shopping list to give your meals a healthy kick this fall. Pumpkin Pumpkins are what we think of when it comes to fall flavors, colors, and even holidays. This symbol of ...