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 […]
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In-House MRI coming to PHS in December!
Pershing Memorial Hospital Transforms Patient Care with Cutting-Edge Canon Vantage Orian 1.5T MRI Unit Brookfield, July 25, 2023 – Pershing Memorial Hospital is excited to announce a significant leap forward in its diagnostic capabilities with the acquisition of the advanced Canon Vantage Orian 1.5T MRI unit. Scheduled to commence service in December 2023, this revolutionary […]
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 […]
Men’s Health Awareness
As we observe Men’s Health Week, 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 getting plenty […]
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 […]
American Legion Donation
A sincere THANK YOU to the American Legion 182 in Brookfield for their donation of the Jack E. Dawson print, “If My People.” We invite all to come see this beautiful print hanging in the admissions hallway. Click here to see photo! Pictured in the photo below (from left to right) representing the American Legion […]
Concussion Awareness
With school sports well underway, it’s a great time for a reminder on the signs and symptoms of a concussion. While athletes can often be at risk for obtaining a concussion, they can happen to individuals of all ages. Concussions are caused by a bump or blow to the head, a fall, or extreme jostling […]
Fall Prevention
Falls are a leading cause of injury in older adults. As we get older, physical changes and health conditions (and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions) can make falls more likely. To reduce the risk of falling, use these simple prevention strategies! Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss all the […]