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Coleman Senior Center to operate in new building
COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – After eight months without a physical building due to flooding in May 2024, the Coleman Senior Center board members donated a new building to become the new center and office for Coleman’s Meals on Wheels. When the building flooded, it left many residents without a hub of resources. Tina Rankin, Director of […]
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West Texas VA breaks ground on new outpatient clinic in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Renovation of a current building in southwest Abilene and construction of a new building connected to the first is bringing state-of-the-art health care closer to veterans across the Big Country and Heartland. The West Texas Veteran’s Affairs (VA) is establishing its new community-based outpatient clinic here in Abilene. Local veterans, VA and […]
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Flu and COVID cases surge in Big Country; experts urge caution and preventive measures
ABILENE, Texas — Many people in the Big Country have been testing positive for flu and COVID recently. Family Nurse Practitioner, Elaine Thomas, said they have seen a spike in these cases since the beginning of December. "It’s been very high over the last three weeks, worse than before,"...
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Behind the scenes: West Texas Rehab Center Telethon
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The West Texas Rehab Center Telethon is finally here. The rehab works year-round to serve over 850 patients and treat almost 1,000 different diagnoses. Since its founding in 1953, no patient has been turned away because of the inability to pay. Thanks to funds raised at the telethon, the rehab can […]
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Public invited to new Abilene VA clinic groundbreaking Monday
The West Texas VA is set to break ground on the new Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic Monday. West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Abilene, Texas. This state-of-the-art facility will expand access to high-quality health...
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Abilene community breaks ground on new veterans health care clinic
The VA West Texas Health Care System and the Abilene community celebrated a new beginning for veterans healthcare in the Big Country. In a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, officials shared the plans for the health care system's newest community-based outpatient clinic. The facility, located at 5602 Health Center Drive, will help expand veterans' access to high-quality primary, specialty and mental health care in the region, Robert Hoff, associate director of VA West Texas Health Care System, said. "Texas has the fastest growing veteran population in the nation, and Abilene is no different," Hoff said. "We're growing along with West Texas....
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Cisco ISD closed due to illness, classes to resume Thursday
CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – School has been canceled for the Cisco Independent School District until Thursday due to illness. Due to widespread illness, Cisco ISD has announced the closure of all schools on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Classes are set to resume on Thursday, January 23.
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Grand Opening for Senior Life Solutions this Tuesday
COME TO LEARN! - Please join us for an open house and to learn more about our program. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the program facility and ask questions while enjoying light refreshments. ABOUT OUR PROGRAM - We help support the mental health of older adults experiencing depression,...
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West Texas VA to break ground on new Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic
West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) will host a groundbreaking ceremony at noon Jan. 27 for its new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Abilene. This state-of-the-art facility will expand access to high-quality health care for veterans in the region, furthering our commitment to honor and serve those who have served the nation. It will be at 5602 Health Center Drive in Abilene.
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West Texas VA To Break Ground On New Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Health care is improving for veterans in Abilene Texas as a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic is set to break ground later this month. As most Americans should and do, I have a heavy heart for our veterans who laid their lives on the line for us. My wife and several of my family members have served and I know what they go through to get the care they need and deserve.
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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Eastland Memorial Hospital
December 19, 2024, Eastland Texas – Dan Baker, RN of Eastland Memorial Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted read, “Dan Baker has...
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Hendrick Health welcomes ‘First Babies’ of 2025
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Hendrick Health is welcoming two ‘First Babies’ for 2025! Baby Carter was born at Hendrick Medical Center South January 1, 2025 at 10:45 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. Less than an hour later at 11:41 a.m., Baby Elizabeth was born at Hendrick Health’s main campus, […]
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Hendrick Medical Center welcomes New Year's Day baby with arrival of Carter
ABILENE, Texas — Hendrick Medical Center South had the first local baby born in the new year. Previously we were told the first baby was Elizabeth, born at Hendrick North, but it turns out baby Carter was born just a tad bit sooner than Elizabeth. Carter was born at...