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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, September 12, 2025 – Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases have been identified in adults under 50 each year while the rates for adults 50 and older have been going down over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be foun... ... Read More

How One 23-year-old’s Colonoscopy Changed Everything POPLAR BLUFF, MO, Sept 3, 2025 – In November 2024, at just 23 years old, Courtney McGee began experiencing persistent abdominal pain and bloating. Concerned about the symptoms, she scheduled an appointment with Regional Physician Services - Gastroenterology and met with provider Kristin Shelton, P.A., who promptly referred her for a diagnostic colonoscopy. The procedure was scheduled within the same week. McGee shared that the entire process went smoo... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, August 20, 2025 – Anita Hill, age 64, believes living a long and healthy life comes down to what she calls the “Three P’s” — People, Purpose, and Plans. For Anita, People means maintaining strong connections with family and friends and prioritizing real, in-person interactions to stay socially and emotionally healthy. Purpose involves staying physically active and engaged. Anita rides her cardio bike for five miles each morning and evening, completes 40 wall push-ups twice a day, takes... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, August 6, 2025 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is making it easier to get a screening mammogram with the addition of online scheduling. According to the American College of Radiology (ACR), having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer, the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s Bluff Imaging and Women’s Center offers a variety of diagnostic imaging services, including those that can help iden... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, July 28, 2025 – Tonya Akers, R.N., a registered nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for 6 years, has received a national 2025 Nursing Excellence Award. Akers is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, the organization’s affiliates include PBRMC and 69 other hospitals. Akers was s... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, July 21, 2025 – Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Jonathan Workman, D.O., an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with Regional Physician Services, adults reach their peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density is cr... ... Read More

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. POPLAR BLUFF, MO, July 17, 2025 — Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-base... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, July 9, 2025 – After years of struggling to walk due to knee pain and living with prostate cancer for the past seven years, Dave Ramsey knew it was time to take the next step to improve his health and well-being. With encouragement from his wife of 60 years, he decided to have a total knee replacement with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Preston Jones, a member of the medical staff at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Originally from Doniphan, MO, Dave jokes that he often gets double takes ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) proudly announces the graduation of its second class of internal medicine residents, alongside the arrival of six new physicians-in-training who will begin their residency this July. This year’s graduation marks another key chapter in PBRMC’s residency program, which launched in July 2021. Six residents have successfully completed the three-year internal medicine residency, building on the pioneering achievements of the inaugural class. “Th... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – The summer heat is on, and many experts predict that 2025 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record in the United States. According to Heather Chasteen, director of the emergency department at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, warmer temperatures often bring more patients to the ER with symptoms of heat-related illnesses. “An increase in outdoor activity is one of the reasons we all enjoy the summer months, but heat waves can create dangerous conditions for anyone spending ... ... Read More