Medical Imaging and Radiation: Closer to Everyday Life Than You Think
November 10, 2025
Medical Imaging and Radiation: Closer to Everyday Life Than You Think By Brooklyn Murrell, Radiology Director – Pershing Health System When you hear the word radiation, it’s natural to feel a little uncertain — especially when it relates to medical imaging like X-rays or CT scans. But did you know that the radiation used in most imaging exams is often similar to what we’re already exposed to just…Read more...
The Role of Housekeeping in Patient Safety
October 13, 2025
The Role of Housekeeping in Patient Safety By Matt Schmidhuber, Housekeeping Supervisor at Pershing Health System When most people think of housekeeping, they picture mopping floors, emptying trash cans, and dusting surfaces. But in a hospital, housekeeping is much more than that—it’s about patient safety, infection prevention, and creating a clean, welcoming environment where healing can take place. At Pershing Health System, our housekeeping team is proud to…Read more...
What Happens to Your Health Information After Your Visit? Inside the Vital Work of the Health Information Management Team at PHS
August 20, 2025
What Happens to Your Health Information After Your Visit? Inside the Vital Work of the Health Information Management Team at PHS By: Carissa Gunn, Director of Health Information When you walk out of your doctor’s appointment or finish a hospital stay, it might feel like your healthcare experience is done. But behind the scenes, a highly skilled team is just getting started—working to protect, organize, and manage the…Read more...
Breathing Easier: How Respiratory Therapy Helps Patients Manage COPD and More
July 18, 2025
Breathing Easier: How Respiratory Therapy Helps Patients Manage COPD and More By Jackie Quintero, CRT, Manager of Respiratory Services Pershing Health System When it comes to chronic lung conditions like COPD, asthma, or even lingering effects of COVID-19, breathing can become something many patients struggle with every single day. At Pershing Health System, the Respiratory Services Department is dedicated to helping individuals breathe easier, regain confidence in daily…Read more...
Understanding COPD: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
June 12, 2025
Understanding COPD: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs By Tamala Browning, RN, CNA & Diana Adler, Analytics/Staff Development Nurse Pershing Health System Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, affects over 16 million Americans—and millions more may be living with it undiagnosed. COPD is not a single disease but rather a group of progressive lung conditions that include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These conditions slowly damage the lungs and block…Read more...
Jenny Thudium Talks about Heat Stroke: What Everyone Needs to Know
May 21, 2025
Heat Stroke: What Everyone Needs to Know By Jenny Thudium, Emergency Room Manager at Pershing Health System As temperatures rise during the summer months, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses—one of the most serious being heat stroke. Unlike a simple sunburn or even heat exhaustion, heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention. What Is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke happens when your body becomes unable…Read more...
