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...
2nd Annual Healthy Community Summit
June 28, 2024
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!! Free & Open to the public- Don't miss this fun event! Food &…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...
Summer Sun Safety Month
July 26, 2023
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 skin cancer as well as cataracts. According to the Centers for Disease Control…Read more...
Mowing Bid Request!
May 19, 2023
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 MAPRead more...
2023 Community Health Fair
April 19, 2023
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.Read more...
Burn Awareness
February 2, 2023
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 edge Have a “kid-free” zone of at least 3 feet around the stove…Read more...
American Legion Donation
December 16, 2022
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 182 is Ronnie Hall, Joe Watkins, Joe Smith, Terry Collins. Karla Clubine, PHS…Read more...
Concussion Awareness
November 2, 2022
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 of the torso. They are considered a mild head injury, although concussions can…Read more...
