Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2024
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pershing Health System (PHS) is proud to highlight the exceptional care and technology available in our Imaging Department. State-of-the-Art Imaging Equipment Our department features 3D Mammography with the SmartCurve breast stabilization system, offering a faster, more comfortable experience. This advanced technology provides sharper images, enhancing the detection of breast cancer while minimizing discomfort during the exam. It's designed with your comfort in mind,…Read more...
Meet the newest member of our state-of-the-art imaging equipment
October 1, 2024
On September 30th a 10,000-pound magnet was delivered to the Imaging Department at Pershing Health System (PHS). This magnet is a part of the new Canon Vantage Orian Aero X Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit. Orian is state-of-the-art and will provide patient comfort and high-quality imaging testing for PHS patients of Brookfield and surrounding communities. Previously, patients were using a mobile MRI unit that came to PHS one…Read more...
Month of September: National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September 23, 2024
Among American men, prostate cancer is both the second most diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. It is predicted that there will be 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed and 35,250 men are expected to die from prostate cancer this year. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month PHS would like to emphasize the importance of prostate health screenings. Talk to your health care provider…Read more...
PHS Specialty Clinics
September 20, 2024
Pershing Health Systems (PHS) proudly hosts visiting specialists in the clinic each month. These specialty clinics bring quality healthcare expertise right here, right at home. This convenient service allows patients to see specialists close to home, avoiding long trips to their physician’s office. Below is a list of the visiting clinics and the reason or illness that would bring you to the clinic. Gastroenterology Call 660-258-1183 to schedule…Read more...
Come & Go Diabetes Event
September 13, 2024
Tuesday, September 24th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in the PHS cafeteria. Are you a diabetic and have questions on snacking? Need some healthy ideas? Don’t let the thinking that diabetic snacks should ONLY be sugar free snacks! Learn that you'll stay full and keep your blood sugar stable longer if your snacks combine lean protein and healthy carbs! Pam Brown, Registered Dietitian for Pershing Health System…Read more...
Jennifer Leach, New PHS Human Resource Director
September 5, 2024
PHS is excited to introduce Jennifer Leach, who is the new Director of Human Resources (HR) for PHS. Prior to being hired as the new HR Director, Jennifer ran a business for 20 years in Chillicothe, Missouri, where she lives with her husband Steve. They have one son, Gunnar. She is a country girl at heart and in her spare time loves to go camping, but also enjoys…Read more...
Find relief from the heat at one of Missouri’s cooling centers!
August 1, 2024
Find relief at one of Missouri’s cooling centers during these dangerously hot days: http://Health.Mo.Gov/coolingcentersRead more...
Dick King’s Recovery and Journey Back Home
July 19, 2024
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 Program at Pershing Health System (PHS) would be the right fit to help…Read more...
Kevin DeVoy’s Journey to Recover, Regain, & Return Home
May 16, 2024
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 Health System, Kevin knew about the Swing Bed program at PHS, but he…Read more...
Men’s Health Week
May 7, 2024
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 getting plenty of rest Wearing sunscreen and minimizing sun exposure Limiting alcohol to…Read more...
PHS recognizes Radiology Technologist Week all month long!
November 7, 2023
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 technology has allowed the radiation dose to be significantly reduced and of little…Read more...
Pershing Health System Establishes New Hospitalist Program
August 23, 2023
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 new program will be a tremendous asset to our community as we will…Read more...
