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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – As May marks Stroke Awareness Month, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) is taking proactive steps to educate the community about the signs, symptoms, and prevention of strokes. Strokes are often misattributed to other conditions or medications, particularly when experienced by individuals under the age of 65. Symptoms such as severe headaches, impaired vision, confusion, or difficulty articulating words may indicate a stroke, necessitating immediate medical attention. Throug... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Laren Christian, a Mississippi man visiting family in Ripley County, MO, was hunting when things took a turn. An accident led Christian straight to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s emergency room. What initially appeared to be a routine injury escalated into a severe hematoma resulting from a ruptured blood vessel. Christian says, “When I was in the ER, I knew immediately we were taken good care of!" Emphasizing the exceptional quality of care received, Christian expressed grati... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, May 1, 2024 – POPLAR BLUFF, MO - Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) plays an integral role in Poplar Bluff and the surrounding communities thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate people who work inside, which total more than 1,200 employees, including 471 Nurses. During National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 12-17), PBRMC recognizes and celebrates our nurses and healthcare heroes for the difference they make each day beginning with a prayer lead... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – In the midst of a health crisis, April Eskew found herself in the hands of Hector Dox, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon and member of the medical staff at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, whose experience and compassion guided her through a challenging ordeal. What appeared to be a case of the flu quickly escalated into pneumonia, leading to April's admission to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center via ambulance. The infection was severe, forming a pus-filled sac behind a lung that d... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – In May, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, PBRMC will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit pbrmc.com/womens-health-series . “Studies show tha... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Michele Cagle, a registered nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for 12 years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award. Cagle is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the leading operators of general acute-care hospitals and outpatient care centers in communities across the United States. The organization’s affiliates include PBRMC and 71 other hospitals in 15 states. “Michele is the fiercest p... ... Read More
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Celebrating the generosity of donors and the lives they save Each April, Donate Life America (DLA) leads National Donate Life Month (NDLM), an observance to focus national attention on the need and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donate Life Month is about the importance of registering your decision to be a donor and honoring deceased and living donors — recognizing that the generosity of donors makes saving lives through transplantation possible. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Cen... ... Read More
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Anticipation is building for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, particularly for those in Butler County who will witness the event in its entirety within the path of totality. According to NASA, totality means that the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, and completely block the face of the sun. This will result in about four and a half minutes of dusk or dawn-like darkening of the sky. Most of us will be eagerly gazing upwards during the eclipse. Nonetheless, it's crucial to priorit... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 2, 2024 – To help address hunger in our community and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has donated more than 130,000 ounces, totaling 8,253 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to SEMO Food Bank. The various departments of PBRMC earnestly embraced the peanut butter drive initiative, engaging in friendly competition amongst themselves. Notably, our orthopedic clinic made a significant contribution by d... ... Read More
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To celebrate National Doctors’ Day this year, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) and its medical staff made charitable contributions to three local nonprofit organizations. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community. But true to their ongoing care and compassion toward others, PBRMC physicians decided to select nonprofit organizations to receive donations in lieu of tokens of gratitude PBRMC typically provides them in honor of Doctors’... ... Read More
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