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July 3, 2019- Poplar Bluff, MO – Orthopedic Hand Surgery Physician, Lawrence Weber, MD, PhD, has joined the team at Regional Physician Services and the medical staff at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, offering Southeast, MO area patients access to experienced/specialized orthopedic care, close to home. Dr. Weber received his medical degree from Weill Cornell University Medical College in New York, followed by orthopedic fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery, as well as, shoulder and elbow... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, Mo. - Carl Jenson, MD has joined the Danny Bell Cancer Center, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients access to experienced care, close to home. * In 2019 in the U.S., there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases and 606,880 can be deaths. That means there are 4830 new cases and 1660 deaths every day. That’s why it’s important to choose an experienced team of professionals. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is fulfilling that commitment with the addition of Carl R. Jenson, MD to t... ... Read More

January 31, 2019-POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Tracy E. Sambo, MD, has joined Regional Physician Services General Surgery, part of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients’ access to experienced surgical care close to home. “When someone needs surgery, it is a stressful and emotional time for both the patient and their loved ones. That is why Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is committed to providing quality, convenient care close to home for our patients,” said Bryan S. Batem... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO-December 20, 2018 - Randy Hederer, 62 of Poplar Bluff, MO is looking forward to another season of deer hunting. But, just a few months earlier, he wasn’t sure he’d be around to experience it. In August, Randy experienced sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA claims the lives of 350,000 Americans each year, but Randy survived because he was prescribed a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD). Before his sudden cardiac arrest, Randy had suffered a heart attack and underwent surgery to repai... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO-October 22, 2018 – Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish the cause of your symptoms to determine the best course of treatment. The common cold The most common symptoms of a cold are within the respiratory system and include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, cough or chest discomfort. Treatment for these symptoms is available through over-t... ... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises everyone 6 months or older to get a flu shot, especially people at high risk for developing serious complications from influenza: young children, adults over 65, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and lung disease or compromised immune systems. Adults are contagious one day before getting symptoms and up to five days after getting sick. If you think you have the flu, visit your doctor or an urgen... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Roland F. Njoh, MD (pronounced Joe) has joined the Cardiovascular Institute of Southern Missouri, part of Regional Physician Services, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients access to experienced cardiovascular care close to home. “Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in Missouri, contributing to more than 15,000 deaths each year. Which is why Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Regional Physician Services have committed to providing excellent cardiovascular care to our ... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO - Baby-Friendly USA, announces that Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has received prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (“BFHI”), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an o... ... Read More

Kennett, MO, provider Nelson R. Perez, M.D., has joined the practice of Farrah McSpadden, M.D., at Regional Physician Services, offering Kennett- and Poplar Bluff-area patients access to experienced OB/GYN care close to home. Patients will also benefit from expanded surgical services, as well as labor and delivery options at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s Oak Grove Campus in Poplar Bluff. “OB/GYN care is such an important service, especially in rural Missouri. We know hundreds of families each y... ... Read More

Insurance deductibles and unused Flexible Spending Account funds expire at the end of 2018! Understand your health plan benefits. If you have questions, access your plan provider’s resources, or talk to your plan administrator or your insurance agent. Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of health care expenses that must be covered before the plan begins paying the majority (if not all) of expenses related to necessary medical care. If you have put off schedul... ... Read More