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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

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 7, 2025 --Chasidy Darnell, FNP-C, has joined the medical staff of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Darnell has an extensive nursing background in various fields, including pediatrics, medical-surgical units, and community health as a registered nurse and family practice, wound care, and women’s health as a family nurse practitioner. Darnell says she is looking forward to diagnosing and treating a variety of complex disorders as well as providing preventative medicine. “My ap... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 2, 2025 – 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 46 thousand ounces, totaling 2,342 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 recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, along with numerous businesses such as Walmart, Menard... ... Read More