Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Reports on its Care for Southeast Missouri and Surrounding Communities in 2025
4/9/2026
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 and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment of more than $14 million in taxes.
The health system used its resources to increase access and strengthen services through more than $7 million in projects, including the addition of a robotic-arm assisted surgery system, expanding orthopedic capabilities and bringing greater precision to joint replacement procedures. PBRMC also prioritized enhancements that directly impact patient safety, dignity, and clinical outcomes, including SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) modifications, creating dedicated, private space to support trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors.
The reinvestment in services benefits local residents and serves as an important resource for patients who come from other hospitals that are 30, 60, or even as far as 120 miles away.
“We are here to care for our patients and the place we all call home,” said Clyde Wood, chief executive officer of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. “Health is central to quality of life, and we offer quality medical services here in Poplar Bluff and all of Southeast Missouri to make it easy to access the care you need. It’s our privilege to transform lives every day, helping patients manage their health at every stage of life.”
Area families grew with the help of PBRMC as more than 1,000 babies were delivered in 2025.
Patient safety remains a principal focus, supported by our Joint Commission Triennial Accreditation, Joint Commission Lab, and Stroke and STEMi Accreditation. The commitment to quality of care was further recognized by sustaining gold status with our Chest Pain Accreditation.
Emergency medicine is a critical service, with more than 42,000 visits to the emergency room at PBRMC. Life-saving medically necessary care was provided to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, with nearly $55 million in charity and uncompensated care in 2025.
The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter drive for SEMO Food Bank and contributions to charitable organizations such as Haven House, Boys & Girls Club of Heartland, United Cancer Assistance Network, Bread Shed, and the Rescue Mission, PBRMC gives back to the community throughout the year.
Additionally, through our "Jeans for a Cause" campaign, a PBRMC tradition where staff donate to a local nonprofit in exchange for wearing jeans, we contributed more than $12,000.
Payroll of more than $118 million supports the delivery of around the clock care by a team of physicians, nurses and support staff, all passionate about serving patients. Their compassion and skills make a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and the larger community.
“We have immense gratitude for every member of our team, and we are investing in resources to support them in their work and a culture that attracts and retains these talented people,” said Wood. “This team is passionate about delivering quality care to those who are counting on us. We have an unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and doing the right thing every day for those who trust us with their care.”
Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals. PBRMC’s three-year Internal Medicine Residency Program equips physicians with the necessary skills and ethical practices to provide quality healthcare in a community hospital setting. The program accommodates 21 residents, with eight new residents beginning in 2026.
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