Is It Just Part of Getting Older?
October 22, 2026
When Changes in Speech, Memory or Swallowing Deserve a Closer Look By Diane Sportsman and Jessica Elliott, Speech-Language Pathologists, Pershing Health System We all expect some changes as we get older. It might take a little longer to remember a name, find the right word or process information. An occasional forgotten word may not seem unusual. But what about frequently struggling to get your thoughts out? A voice…Read more...
Diabetes Doesn’t Come With an Instruction Manual — That’s Where We Can Help
October 1, 2026
By Brenda Haley, RN, CDCES Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Diabetes can affect nearly every part of daily life, from the foods you eat and medications you take to physical activity, stress and your overall health. Whether you've just been diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, questions and new challenges can come up along the way. That's where diabetes education can make a difference.…Read more...
Getting Your Life Back After a Heart or Lung Event
August 10, 2026
The hospital saved your life. Rehabilitation helps you get your life back. Mary Ellen Frazier, RN, and Emily Creason, RN, BSN Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Pershing Health System A heart attack, heart procedure, or diagnosis of a chronic lung condition can change the way a person approaches everyday life. Things that once seemed simple, such as walking through a store, playing with grandchildren, doing chores around the…Read more...
When ‘I’m Fine’ Isn’t Really Fine: Mental Health Awareness
May 7, 2026
By Megan Tschannen, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Community Medical Associates We tend to treat mental health a little differently than physical health. If something is wrong with our body—high blood pressure, pain, diabetes—we usually don’t wait too long to get it checked out. But when it comes to anxiety, burnout, or depression, a lot of people try to push through it. We tell ourselves to “tough…Read more...
Occupational Therapy Month: When the Body Heals but the Brain Needs Time: How Occupational Therapy Supports Cognitive Recovery
April 22, 2026
By Kate Gaudet, PHS Occupational Therapist When most people think of therapy after an illness or injury, they often picture exercises to rebuild strength or improve movement. While that is certainly an important part of recovery, occupational therapy goes far beyond the physical. It plays a vital role in helping patients rebuild cognitive skills, regain independence, and return to the routines that make up everyday life. At Pershing…Read more...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Saves Lives
March 27, 2026
By Joni Solomon, Outpatient Clinic Supervisor Each year, nearly 53,000 people in the United States lose their lives to colorectal cancer—making it one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among both men and women. But many of these deaths are preventable. As the Outpatient Clinic Supervisor at Pershing Health System, I see firsthand how early detection can make a difference. At Pershing Health System, we are committed…Read more...
