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POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., May 15, 2025 - Jami Belew began her journey at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center—then known as Lucy Lee Hospital—in April of 1995, joining the radiology and interventional radiology teams. At the time, she was three months pregnant with her son, who was born at Lucy Lee in the Fall of 1995, delivered by Dr. John Patty—who also delivered three of her grandchildren. From the start, Jami was part of some major medical milestones at the hospital. She helped with some of the very first ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, May 12, 2025 – For nearly five decades, Dodson Cravens, Pharm.D., has been a part of the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center story—one that began long before he ever donned a white coat. Cravens faced a life-threatening illness as an infant, and he was admitted to Doctors Regional Hospital–which years later would become Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Thanks to the skill and dedication of the medical staff, he survived—a moment that would shape his future. "I knew I always wante... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – For more than two decades, healthcare has been a deeply rooted part of the Shackleford family's life—and much of that story has taken place at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Although Kim Shackleford, MSN, RN, officially joined the hospital in January 2022 as the stroke program coordinator, her connection with the hospital began long before that. “I actually worked in partnership with the hospital for 22 years through my role in higher education,” she explained. “Even before tha... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – “They put me back together – literally,” said Lana Feldmeier. After surviving a direct hit to her home by a tornado on March 14, Lana was rushed to the emergency room at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. A massive tree had crashed through her bedroom, landing directly on top of her and severing her right ear. With broken ribs, a fractured collarbone, and nerve damage in her arm, Lana’s condition was critical. Despite the chaos of that day, Lana vivid... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) is celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6–12) and National Hospital Week (May 11–17), and this year holds extraordinary significance. In 2025, PBRMC will celebrate 100 years of providing healthcare to Poplar Bluff and the surrounding communities — a legacy made possible by the knowledgeable and compassionate individuals within the hospital's walls. Today, more than 1,600 employees, medical staff, contractors, and volunteers, including 502 ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious President’s Circle award by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. The award is Healogics’ most prestigious recognition for centers that achieve clinical and operational excellence. “We are here to serve the local community and region for all of their wound care needs,” said Maxine Theriot, M.D., PBRMC’s Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center provider. “Many o... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 30, 2025 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) Labor and Delivery Nurse, Jessica Morey, R.N., was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted in recognition of Morey read, “We arrived at the hospital at 8 a.m. for an induction, and it turned into a long day with very little progress. Jessica worked the night shi... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 18, 2025 – Jenny Earnheart, R.N., of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted read, “My mother unexpectedly entered the hospital, and we were all stressed out. My family and I were doing everything we could to comfort our mother, but she heavily relied on her dog for emotional ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 9, 2025 – 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. A person is added to the waiting list every 8 minutes in the... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 8, 2025 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) has marked a significant milestone in the advancement of surgical care, exceeding 2,600 robotic-assisted procedures. The less invasive robotic-assisted surgical system enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision and typically offers additional benefits over traditional surgery, such as quicker recovery, reduced blood loss, and less scarring. “The growth of our robotic-assisted surgery program has tr... ... Read More