Kids Night on May 12 at PHS!!
April 15, 2026
Families encouraged to mark their calendars for an evening of fun and learning Pershing Health System (PHS) invites families across the community to mark their calendars for a special Kids Night event on Tuesday, May 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the hospital. Designed to give children a fun and interactive look at healthcare, Kids Night will feature a variety of hands-on activities and experiences that help…Read more...
Low-Cost Lab Testing, Free Screenings, and Community Resources at Health Fair
April 13, 2026
Pershing Health System (PHS) is inviting community members to take a proactive step toward better health at its upcoming Community Health Fair. This year’s event offers more than just blood testing. It will feature a wide range of low-cost lab tests, free health screenings, and access to valuable community resources. Hosted by the PHS Laboratory Department, the health fair is designed to make important health services more accessible…Read more...
Meet Mindy Cosgrove: Leading with Heart Across Pershing Health System’s Rural Health Clinics
April 9, 2026
At Pershing Health System, strong leadership is key to delivering the compassionate, high-quality care our community deserves. That is exactly what patients, and staff will find in Mindy Cosgrove, Rural Health Clinic Director, overseeing both Community Medical Associates (CMA), located inside the hospital’s main entrance, and Meadville Medical Clinic (MMC), located at 101 East Hayward in Meadville. Mindy brings a unique and inspiring path into healthcare. Before entering…Read more...
Community Medical Associates Welcomes Julie Ladd, FNP—Now Offering Walk-In Care
March 23, 2026
Community Medical Associates (CMA) is pleased to welcome Julie Ladd, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to the team - expanding access to compassionate, patient-centered care with the added convenience of both walk-in visits and scheduled appointments right here at home. Julie brings with her not only strong clinical training, but a lifelong passion for caring for others—something that began at a very young age. “My passion for healthcare started…Read more...
Community Medical Associates Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Tara Swan, FNP
February 13, 2026
Community Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Tara Swan, FNP, to its healthcare team. With nearly 20 years of experience providing primary care in rural Missouri, Tara brings a strong commitment to patient education, continuity of care, and whole-family health. A Missouri native, Tara was born and raised in Salisbury. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg (now Central Missouri…Read more...
Pershing Health System Welcomes Dr. Alex Curiel to Community Medical Associates
December 11, 2025
Brookfield, MO — Pershing Health System is proud to announce the addition of Alex Curiel, MD, to the provider team at Community Medical Associates (CMA), located inside the front hospital entrance in Brookfield. With a strong background in both academic and rural medicine, Dr. Curiel brings not only exceptional clinical skill but also a deep sense of purpose, faith, and compassion to his practice. Dr. Curiel is a graduate…Read more...
