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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, June 1, 2026 - As warmer weather approaches, it’s natural to spend more time outdoors. If you’re planning activities outside with friends or family, remember that the insects you encounter may not only spoil your picnic or hike, but may also harm your health. Ticks, one of the main offenders we come into contact with during spring and summer– carry a variety of bacteria, viruses and diseases. A tick bite can cause an illness that ranges from a mild infection to a serious health emergen... ... Read More

By: Shahid Choudhary, M.D. Nothing feels worse or is more distracting than a pounding headache. Next time you reach for a pain reliever, you may want to review your headache symptoms. Instead of a simple headache or sinus pain, you may actually be experiencing a migraine. Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from migraines, according to the National Headache Foundation (NHF), and more than half of all migraines go undiagnosed. Often, migraine headaches are misdiagnosed as a sinus or tension headache. A re... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, May 15, 2026 — During National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center honored DAISY Award winners for the compassionate care, teamwork, and leadership they bring to patients, families, and colleagues every day. The honorees were recognized for the exceptional care they provided to patients and for the leadership, teamwork, and kindness they brought to their units every day. The nominations described caregivers who offered calm reassurance during di... ... Read More

How specialized wound care helped restore his health and independence POPLAR BLUFF, MO – At 65 years old, Rick Robertson is enjoying a renewed sense of independence and quality of life that he credits to the care he received at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center. After retiring from a home service oil company, Robertson began experiencing severe lymphedema in his lower extremities. His legs became significantly swollen, measuring between 24 and 26 inches in circ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, May 7, 2026 – At Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC), nurses are often the first face a patient sees and the steady presence throughout their care journey. From the emergency room to inpatient units and specialty clinics, their impact is felt in every interaction, every day. To kick off National Nurses Week, the City of Poplar Bluff presented a proclamation to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC), officially recognizing May 6–12 as National Nurses Week and honoring the... ... Read More

Total Impact Reached Nearly $215 Million POPLAR BLUFF, MO – At more than 400,000 patient encounters last year, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for Southeast Missouri and the surrounding communities. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing nearly $215 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 8, 2026 – April is 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 U.S. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical ... ... Read More

Drive collects 1.7K jars for SEMO Food Bank POPLAR BLUFF, MO – To help address hunger in our community and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has donated more than 27 thousand ounces, totaling 1,700+ jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to SEMO Food Bank. All of that peanut butter was donated by PBRMC’S employees, medical staff members, and volunteers during the fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, along with numero... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, March 30, 2026 – In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, the medical staff at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) has once again chosen to give back to the community in a meaningful way. This year, physicians donated a total of $6,000 to two local nonprofit organizations, $3,000 to Haven House and $3,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Poplar Bluff, in lieu of receiving traditional tokens of appreciation. National Doctors’ Day, observed annually on March 30, recognizes physic... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) has launched a new Metabolic & Weight Management service designed to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss while addressing the underlying health conditions often associated with obesity. The physician-led program takes a long-term, disease-focused approach to weight management, prioritizing patient safety and coordinated care across multiple specialties. The service is co-directed by gastroenterologist Victor Lawrinenko, M.D.; ... ... Read More