Posts in March, 2021

  • The Kirby Foundation and Piatt County Nursing Home Foundation Receive Significant Estate Gift

    The Kirby Foundation and Piatt County Nursing Home Foundation Receive Significant Estate Gift The Kirby Foundation and the Piatt County Nursing Home Foundation announce significant gifts from the Richard and Ann Skagenberg Estate. “This gift is an incredible blessing to both foundations. We only wish we could have known about it during their lifetime so we could have shared our deep appreciation,” says ...

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    Piatt County Fire Association Supports Purchase of CPR Device

    PIATT COUNTY FIRE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS PURCHASE OF CPR DEVICE The Piatt County Fire Association has donated $2,500 to The Kirby Foundation in support of the purchase of a mechanical device that will allow the Kirby Ambulance service to improve the quality of CPR they provide patients. The LUCAS Chest Compression System, is a hands-free device that improves CPR quality by increasing chest compression fraction ...

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  • Spring Cleaning Your Diet

    Harmful Nutritional Habits to Nip in the Bud This Spring With spring rounding the bend, you may feel inspired to tidy up some bad habits—including dietary ones. The health experts at Kirby Medical Center are here to share some nutritional habits to nip in the bud this spring to help support your health. Eating Fast Food While eating fast food from time to time is relatively harmless, it is important to enjoy ...

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  • Colorectal Cancer: Reduce Your Risk

    Minimizing Your Risk of Developing Colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer affecting American men and women over the age of 50. Although there is no sure fire way to completely eliminate your risk for developing this chronic health condition, there are plenty of things you can do to minimize your risk. In light of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the health experts at ...

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