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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff native Aaron Aden, FNP-C, has joined Poplar Bluff Medical Clinic, a department of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, as a primary care provider. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to better my community,” said Aden. “I look forward to managing long-term care and building meaningful relationships with my patients.” Aden began his healthcare career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in 2016. Since then, he has gained experience ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, June 6, 2025 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain and those who come into the cardiac cath lab, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). PBRMC was reaccredited as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI through the ACC based on an onsite evaluation of the staff’s a... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and its medical staff encourage residents to know the symptoms and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families against the highly contagious measles. This year, the CDC has confirmed three measles cases in Missouri. According to the CDC, the outbreak has been centered mainly in Texas, but it serves as a strong reminder of the importance of vaccination and vigilance across our region. Who is at Risk Measles is an extremely contagio... ... Read More

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