What Happens to Your Health Information After Your Visit? Inside the Vital Work of the Health Information Management Team at PHS By: Carissa Gunn, Director of Health Information When you walk out of your doctor’s appointment or finish a hospital stay, it might feel like your healthcare experience is done. But behind the scenes, a […]
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Breathing Easier: How Respiratory Therapy Helps Patients Manage COPD and More
Breathing Easier: How Respiratory Therapy Helps Patients Manage COPD and More By Jackie Quintero, CRT, Manager of Respiratory Services Pershing Health System When it comes to chronic lung conditions like COPD, asthma, or even lingering effects of COVID-19, breathing can become something many patients struggle with every single day. At Pershing Health System, the Respiratory […]
Understanding COPD: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
Understanding COPD: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs By Tamala Browning, RN, CNA & Diana Adler, Analytics/Staff Development Nurse Pershing Health System Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, affects over 16 million Americans—and millions more may be living with it undiagnosed. COPD is not a single disease but rather a group of progressive lung conditions that […]
Jenny Thudium Talks about Heat Stroke: What Everyone Needs to Know
Heat Stroke: What Everyone Needs to Know By Jenny Thudium, Emergency Room Manager at Pershing Health System As temperatures rise during the summer months, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses—one of the most serious being heat stroke. Unlike a simple sunburn or even heat exhaustion, heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate […]
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). By Nicole Hollowell, Revenue Cycle Director
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Nicole Hollowell, Revenue Cycle Director After you’ve received medical care and your insurance has processed the claim, you’ll get a document in the mail or through your online insurance portal called an Explanation of Benefits, or EOB. While it might look like a bill at first glance, don’t worry—an […]
Plan, Prep, and Save. By Pam Brown, PHS Dietitian
Plan, Prep, and Save: The Smart Way to Eat Healthy By Pam Brown, PHS Dietitian March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. This annual campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, encourages people to take small, sustainable steps toward better nutrition. […]
