More Than a Hospital — A Life-Saving Station

For Mary Farrenkopf and her family, Pershing Health System has been a trusted source of care for generations — from the births of her three children to emergency, cardiac and diagnostic services.

Over the years, Mary and her family have relied on Pershing Memorial Hospital during some of life’s most critical moments, including serious injuries, cardiac emergencies and everyday healthcare needs.

Reflecting on her experiences, Mary shared:

“My family and I have always received good treatment. The doctors and nurses are always kind and professional.”

Mary especially appreciates having emergency medical care available close to home. She recalls a frightening experience when her young son began having convulsions due to a high fever.

“I drove him right to the hospital. I wouldn’t have been able to drive him to the hospital if the hospital wasn’t here.”

From emergency care to mammograms, endoscopies, colonoscopies and diagnostic imaging, Pershing Health System has continued to play an important role in her family’s healthcare.

But it’s the hospital’s ability to respond when every moment matters that Mary values most.

“Some people refer to Pershing Memorial Hospital as a ‘Band-aid Station.’ I tell them, ‘No! It’s a Life-Saving Station!’ My husband, son and I are alive because of our local hospital.”

Mary sums up her appreciation for the hospital and its staff simply:

“We’re so fortunate to have this hospital in our community.” — Mary Farrenkopf