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    Kirby Medical Center Research Participant Outreach

    At Kirby Medical Center, it is our utmost priority to serve you and your family with the highest level of care possible. We are committed to providing superior care and innovation to families in the City of Monticello, Piatt County, and surrounding areas near Decatur. To continue our mission of enhancing the physical well-being of the patients we serve and providing the highest quality medical care available, we need ...

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  • Risk Factors for COPD

    COPD: Know Your Risk Exposure to certain environmental irritants over a long period of time can cause damage to your lungs and airways, ultimately leading to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ) is a term used to refer to a group of diseases that cause blockages in airflow and other breathing-related health issues. With over 16 million Americans ...

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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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    Kirby Awards Four Full-Ride Healthcare Scholarships

    KIRBY AWARDS FOUR FULL-RIDE HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIPS MONTICELLO, IL - Kirby Medical Center and The Kirby Foundation awarded four full-ride healthcare scholarships to students pursuing healthcare degrees in the community. These scholarships target certain positions within Kirby Medical Center, and the recipients are guaranteed a position post-graduation. The 2021 Kirby Medical Center Healthcare Scholarship recipients ...

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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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