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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Five healthy habits could be the secret to a longer life for many people. According to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, individuals who adopt the habits by the age of 50 may live seven or more years longer than those who don’t. And, those healthy habits may also help prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed 34 years of data on more than 100,000 adults to see if there is a correlation between healthy hab... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a member of the Healogics network and is helping raise awareness of the risks of chronic wounds during the ninth annual Wound Care Awareness Month. Healogics®, established Wound Care Awareness Month in 2014 to bring attention to the growing need for wound care and nearly 7 million Americans currently living with chronic wounds. PBRMC’s Wound Center offers several advanced therapies to patients sufferi... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Employees of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal of offering PBRMC’s Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists, and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. We are... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Everyone experiences stress, in our personal lives and in response to national and international crises, but how it’s managed can impact your chances of developing serious health conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, dementia and stroke. Through healthy lifestyle habits, and sometimes professional help, you can reduce your daily stress, leading to better overall health. Stress is the natural response to a perceived threat. When exposed to a stressor, the hormone cortisol... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO - If there is one phone number known to every adult – and even most children – in America, it’s 9-1-1. Urban or rural, English-speaking or not, every citizen knows that you dial those three digits in an emergency and help will come. “At Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC), we have partnered with all of our local EMS services to bring the highest level of care possible in dealing with your medical emergency,” said Seth Deck, PBRMC emergency department manager. Help will come in ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – May is Stroke Awareness Month. It’s a time for Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) healthcare providers to talk with our community about stroke signs and symptoms, plus prevention. Every year in the United States, more than 600,000 people have a new stroke, and 130,000 of those strokes are fatal. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 80% of strokes could be prevented by controlling the health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. “Early ... ... Read More

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. During Hospital Week, May 8 – 14, 2022, we recognize and celebrate our caregivers for the difference they make each day. We are health care and our team members are energized by their work to fight illness and promote wellness for patients and our community. Around the clock every day of the year, the ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO—Following a hospital stay, nearly every patient has a story about a special caregiver: their comforting touch, their listening ear, their warm smile or their ability to remember the name of a grandchild or a favorite pet. Nurses play an important role as caregivers, and much more. “Nurses are remarkable people,” says Tim O’Neal, CNO. “They have a passion for caring, and a commitment to quality and patient safety. They work tirelessly to ensure that our patients’ needs are met, and seldo... ... Read More

Dr. Marinkovic advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention. Poplar Bluff, MO – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Serge Marinkovic, M.D., a urologist with Regional Physician Services, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney ... ... Read More

As I walk the halls of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) I am regularly struck by the consistent presence and contributions of our hospital volunteers. They are members of our community – our mothers and fathers and grandparents and retired caregivers - who give freely of their time and talents, and are a vital part of our patient care team. Here are just a few of the contributions that our volunteers make to PBRMC. Greet patients and visitors, and help them find their way Answer hospital pho... ... Read More