“He saved my foot.” – Jeanna Tharp, Milan, MO A patient’s story of healing, hope, and specialized care at the Pershing Health System Outpatient Foot Clinic. When Jeanna Tharp developed a sore on her foot in early 2024, she never imagined how serious it could become. Living with diabetes, she knew foot health was important, but even after a week-long stay in the hospital in Kirksville, the ulcer… Read more

Kevin DeVoy’s Journey to Recover, Regain, & Return Home In March, Kevin DeVoy underwent open-heart surgery in Kansas City. His road to recovery was unexpectedly difficult—he developed atrial fibrillation (Afib), contracted Type A Influenza, and battled double pneumonia. What should have been a shorter recovery turned into a four-week hospital stay. As a former President of the Board of Directors for Pershing Health System (PHS), Kevin was familiar… Read more

Sherry Techau's Shoulder Recovery Journey After undergoing shoulder replacement surgery, Sherry Techau began physical therapy at Pershing Health System in March with a goal to regain her strength and mobility. At the start of her therapy, Sherry’s range of motion (ROM) was only at 50%. Since then, she’s been diligently attending physical therapy sessions twice a week at PHS, paired with a personalized at-home exercise program created by… Read more

For a frame of reference, I had extensive surgery on my left foot at Boone Hospital. The day after returning home from surgery I fell and broke my wrist.  I was taken to the Pershing ER and then spent six weeks recovering in a swing bed there. I honestly could not ask for a better-personalized care experience than what I received during my time at Pershing Memorial Hospital.… Read more

After a health event left Marilyn unable to move her right leg, she turned to the Swing Bed Program at Pershing Health System. In less than two weeks, she experienced a dramatic recovery thanks to personalized therapy and 24/7 skilled nursing care. Today, she’s walking, independent, and feeling stronger each day. “It’s a great place if you need therapy. The staff is great, and they really prepare you… Read more

Leroy Neal’s Emergency Care at PHS After undergoing heart surgery in early March, Leroy Neal began experiencing severe pain just days after returning home. On March 21, he was advised to go to the Emergency Department at Pershing Health System. Upon arrival, the PHS team quickly discovered Leroy was retaining 20 pounds of excess fluid. Dr. Gregory and the Emergency Department staff worked diligently for six hours to… Read more

I’ve had a lot of experience with Pershing Health System over the years. My husband and other family members survived injuries and cardiac arrest when taken to the Emergency Department and Life Flighted to Columbia. I’ve visited the Emergency Department many times due to my cardiac issues. My three children were born there. I get my mammograms, endoscopies, colonoscopies, CT scans, MRIs and X-rays there. My family and… Read more