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Adult Psychiatrist Brian Braumiller, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. “Dr. Braumiller brings many years of diverse service to the behavioral health service line. He has a proven track record of treating his patients holistically and improving their lives,” CEO Rick Naegler said. “As medical director, he will assist PBRMC to maintain our record of excellent service while looking to expand services to better serve our communities.” New to Poplar Bluff, but not ne... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Cases of COVID-19 are soaring due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Mohanad Alfaqih, M.D., a pulmonologist with Regional Physician Services, shares what you need to know about the virus. Omicron appears to spread more easily than the original COVID virus and the Delta variant. Highly transmissible, Omicron moves quickly from person to person, primarily increasing infections and hospitalizations among the unvaccinated along with some breakthrough cases. “Vaccination remains the... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO - Certified Nurse Practitioner Stacy Edgar, MSN, BSN, NP-C, has joined the medical staff with Regional Physician Services. “I chose to become a nurse practitioner because I love helping people. I worked as a RN for 9 years and I loved bedside nursing, but I had a desire to be the one driving the care of the patient,” Edgar said. “I wanted to be the one ordering the tests, finding the problems and prescribing the treatments that would help my patients.” Stacy graduated from Three Rivers ... ... Read More

A Missouri native, Edward Reese, M.D., has recently joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services. “My patient care style focuses on helping patients’ gain better understanding of their health through evidence-based education and direction,” said Dr. Reese. Dr. Reese graduated from California State University in Fresno, CA, with a B.S. in chemistry and graduated medical school from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. He completed his residency at the Unive... ... Read More

Family Nurse Practitioner, board-certified and oncology-certified nurse, Jessica McCain, has joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services. McCain will be accepting new patients at the Danny Bell Cancer Center at 2620 N. Westwood Blvd. Her areas of expertise include cancer treatment and blood disorders. “I am pleased to welcome Mrs. Jessica McCain, FNP-BC, OCN to our cancer center,” said Dr. Kavitha Paramanathan, M.D., Regional Physician Services hematologist/oncologist. “She has an excellent ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) welcomed its first baby of 2022 within the first hour of January 1. Eden Grace was born at 12:50 a.m. The baby girl weighed 4 lbs. and 6 oz. measuring 17 inches long. Eden was born to proud first-time parents Katelyn and Zach. Both mom and baby are healthy and doing well. In total, PBRMC labor and delivery staff delivered three babies on January 1. PBRMC offers a free e-newsletter with a monthly dose of health and wellness inspiration sent ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Start the New Year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. David Wood, D.O., a primary care physician with Regional Physician Services, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who do no... ... Read More

As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Poplar Bluff and the surrounding area. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our employee team at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC). They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-changing ... ... Read More

Juan Carlos Ruiz Diaz, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services, part of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ruiz Diaz is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. He completed residency training at the Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New York, and completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. He received his medical degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guate... ... Read More

Each year, nearly a million people spend the holiday season trapped in a form of depression called winter-onset seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD affects people in cyclical patterns, most often beginning in October or November, with depression lasting through early May. During this period, those afflicted with SAD may experience mild, moderate and sometimes severe levels of depression. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s behavioral health director, Randy DeProw, warns that SAD is, in fact, a for... ... Read More