After being diagnosed with bone cancer in his jaw, Dick King had extensive surgery that required removing his jawbone and replacing it with bone from his right leg. Dick stated that he was in bad shape after being released from the ICU. He knew he would need intensive therapy and felt that the Swing Bed […]
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2nd Annual Healthy Community Summit
2nd Annual Healthy Community Summit Join us for an evening of health & fun while you are discovering all the resources that Linn County has for you! When: July 25th 5:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Walsworth Community Building, Marceline, MO This event is for all ages – babies to seniors! Door prizes, goodies, & giveaways!! […]
Kevin DeVoy’s Journey to Recover, Regain, & Return Home
In March of this year, Kevin DeVoy had open heart surgery in Kansas City. After his surgery, he developed atrial fibrillation (Afib) and contracted Type A Influenza as well as double pneumonia. These complications turned Kevin’s recovery into a 4-week stay at the hospital. As a past President of the Board of Directors for Pershing […]
Men’s Health Week
As we observe Men’s Health Week June 10-16th, PHS wants to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Developing healthy habits early is vital to the health of all men in order to prevent disease further down the road. These include: Minimizing stress and […]
PHS recognizes Radiology Technologist Week all month long!
The first X-Rays were invented in 1895 and used to investigate skeleton and lung organs. This was the birth of X-Rays and the beginning of what we now call Medical Imaging. It consists of X-Ray (Radiology), Cat Scan, Mammography and Dexa which use a form of radiation to expose the human body. Over the years […]
Pershing Health System Establishes New Hospitalist Program
Karla Clubine, CEO of Pershing Health System (PHS) in Brookfield announced the launch of their new Hospitalist program starting in mid-September. PHS is partnering with the Rural Physician’s Group (RPG) who will be providing the hospitalists. Clubine explains, “Hospitalists are physicians who reside in the hospital and specialize in the care of patients during hospitalization. This […]
Summer Sun Safety Month
Summer Sun Safety Month is observed in August as a reminder to keep yourself safe and healthy in the sun during the summer. Sunlight is essential for your body to produce Vitamin D, however too much of it can cause harmful effects to your skin and eyes. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can cause […]
Mowing Bid Request!
Pershing Health System is accepting lawn mowing bids through Thursday, June 1, 2023 until 4:30 pm. Please email your mowing bid to Karla Clubine at karla.clubine@phsmo.org Click here to VIEW MAP […]
2023 Community Health Fair
Pershing Health System will be holding their annual Health Fair May 8th & 9th at the Brookfield Park Baptist Church and May 10th & 11th at the Marceline Bethany Baptist Church from 7am – 9am. View our Community Health Fair Flier here to get all the details. […]
Burn Awareness
Burn-related injuries can happen in a matter of seconds, making it crucial to understand how to properly prevent and treat common household burns. See our top household prevention and treatment tips below in order to best prepare you and your family for a burn-related incident. Household prevention tips: Turn pot handles away from the stove’s […]
