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POPLAR BLUFF, MO May 13, 2021 – We are pleased to announce that Rick Naegler has accepted the chief executive officer position at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, effective June 14, 2021. Rick is a seasoned healthcare leader and began his career as a flight medic. He currently serves as chief executive officer for HCA-affiliated Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, FL where he has also served as chief nursing officer. Throughout his career, Rick has been acutely focused on enhancing quality of ca... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO- March 12, 2021-The American College of Cardiology has recognized Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. Last month, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI based on the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to th... ... Read More

Pain Management Care Expanded with New Provider December 18, 2020 POPLAR BLUFF, MO. – Edwin Dunteman M.D., M.S., has joined the Pain Management Center, part of Regional Physician Services, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients’ access to experienced pain care close to home. “The longer you have lived with pain, the more difficult it can become, which is why Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Regional Physician Services have committed to providing experienced pain management care to our patients thro... ... Read More

Flu vaccinations for all family members 6 months and older can prevent serious illness POPLAR BLUFF, MO - December 2, 2020 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is encouraging everyone aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot this year. The flu shot is a safe, proven way to lower the risk of getting the flu, which can cause a severe upper respiratory illness. The COVID-19 pandemic makes getting a flu shot, and taking every precaution possible to avoid the flu and other illnesses, even more important t... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will resume elective procedures beginning Monday, May 4. Our top priority has always been focused on the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and the community we serve. In compliance with state and federal guidelines, our facility is reserving at least 25% of our hospital’s capacity for treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients so it will not deplete the hospital capacity or the PPE needed to cope with COVID-19. If, at any time, there is a surge in C... ... Read More

For the last several days, our hospital has been working collaboratively with the Missouri Department of Health and the health departments in our surrounding counties. On separate accounts, two patients have presented to our emergency department and test results have confirmed both patients have the novel Coronavirus. The patients remain in our care. Since identifying the patients as potentially having COVID-19, the individuals have been separated from other patients in appropriate infection isolation r... ... Read More

July 3, 2019- Poplar Bluff, MO – Orthopedic Hand Surgery Physician, Lawrence Weber, MD, PhD, has joined the team at Regional Physician Services and the medical staff at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, offering Southeast, MO area patients access to experienced/specialized orthopedic care, close to home. Dr. Weber received his medical degree from Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York, followed by orthopedic fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as, shoulder and elbow... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, Mo. - Carl Jenson, MD has joined the Danny Bell Cancer Center, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients access to experienced care, close to home. * In 2019 in the U.S., there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases and 606,880 can be deaths. That means there are 4830 new cases and 1660 deaths every day. That’s why it’s important to choose an experienced team of professionals. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is fulfilling that commitment with the addition of Carl R. Jenson, MD to t... ... Read More

January 31, 2019-POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Tracy E. Sambo, MD, has joined Regional Physician Services General Surgery, part of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients’ access to experienced surgical care close to home. “When someone needs surgery, it is a stressful and emotional time for both the patient and their loved ones. That is why Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is committed to providing quality, convenient care close to home for our patients,” said Bryan S. Batem... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO-December 20, 2018 - Randy Hederer, 62 of Poplar Bluff, MO is looking forward to another season of deer hunting. But, just a few months earlier, he wasn’t sure he’d be around to experience it. In August, Randy experienced sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA claims the lives of 350,000 Americans each year, but Randy survived because he was prescribed a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD). Before his sudden cardiac arrest, Randy had suffered a heart attack and underwent surgery to repai... ... Read More