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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, January 9, 2025 – Board-certified family nurse practitioner Chelsea Bilderback has joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services. Bilderback will be accepting new patients at the Danny Bell Cancer Center at 2620 N. Westwood Blvd. With 10 years of nursing experience, her areas of experience include cancer treatment and blood disorders. “I am pleased to welcome Chelsea Bilderback, FNP, to our cancer center,” said Clyde Wood, CEO. “She has an excellent knowledge of cancer treatm... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – The flu virus continues to spread across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closely tracking the number of confirmed cases and urging stringent precautions to minimize its impact. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) continues to see flu-symptomatic patients in the emergency room and numerous patients have been admitted for treatment of flu-related complications. While most people will be able to endure the flu’s effects on their bodies and rec... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) welcomed its first baby of 2026 on January 1. Ivanna Renee was born at 3:38 a.m. The baby girl weighed 7 lbs. and 8 oz., measuring 21 inches long. Ivanna was born to proud first-time parents Jaelyn and Jakeb. Both mom and baby are healthy and doing well. In total, PBRMC labor and delivery staff delivered two babies on January 1. Last year, more than 1,070 babies were born at PBRMC. ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, December 12, 2025 – Edward McRay has called Poplar Bluff home for more than 20 years. Like many, the COVID-19 pandemic brought unexpected challenges, including inactivity and weight gain. Chronic knee and back pain made daily movement difficult, and over time his regular workouts stopped. As his activity level declined, his weight steadily increased, eventually reaching 360 pounds. In the beginning of 2025, McRay sought care for his torn ACL and back pain but was told the surgery would... ... Read More

Shorter ER wait times help patients get the care they need, faster POPLAR BLUFF, MO – When health emergencies happen, patients and their family members often turn to the emergency department for prompt medical attention. With thousands of patient encounters in the emergency department (ED) annually, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) not only delivers medically necessary, life-saving patient care, but it also prioritizes short wait times, with a goal to connect every patient with a medical pro... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, November 6, 2025 –– Clotting of our blood supports recovery from injury, but when blood clots are in the body and don’t break up or dissolve as they should, they can block the flow of blood with serious consequences. On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-caused death every six seconds. Roland Njoh, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist, says everyone is at risk for clots, regardless of age or gender. Pregnancy, treatment for cancer, having a major surgery, or hospitalization ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, October 22, 2025 – Deaths from heart attack have dropped by nearly 90 percent over the past 50 years, but deaths by other heart conditions have increased over the same period. The heart attack survival rate has improved thanks to advances in treatment and intervention, but rising cases of atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias, heart failure, and hypertensive heart disease are now the leading causes of death among heart conditions. Likely contributing to these increases, more people in th... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) joins the state of Missouri in recognizing October 2025 as Safe Sleep Month. PBRMC is calling on all parents, caregivers, and communities to help reduce infant sleep-related deaths by promoting the "ABCs of Safe Sleep." This initiative raises awareness about the simple, life-saving practices that can protect Missouri’s infants. Sleep-related infant death is the leading cause of infant mortality for babies between one month and one year of a... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center recently wrapped up its “Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life” email campaign, which included the importance of prevention and addressing other medical needs for overall health and longevity. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who procrastinate when it comes to preventive health screenings and elective medical procedures, now is the time to get it scheduled and checked off the list before the end of the year. From colon cance... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well as the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before there are symptoms. However, according to the CDC, at least 25% of women ages 50-74 have not been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is sched... ... Read More