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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Michele Cagle, a registered nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for 12 years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award. Cagle is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the leading operators of general acute-care hospitals and outpatient care centers in communities across the United States. The organization’s affiliates include PBRMC and 71 other hospitals in 15 states. “Michele is the fiercest p... ... Read More
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Celebrating the generosity of donors and the lives they save 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. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Cen... ... Read More
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Anticipation is building for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, particularly for those in Butler County who will witness the event in its entirety within the path of totality. According to NASA, totality means that the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, and completely block the face of the sun. This will result in about four and a half minutes of dusk or dawn-like darkening of the sky. Most of us will be eagerly gazing upwards during the eclipse. Nonetheless, it's crucial to priorit... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, April 2, 2024 – 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 130,000 ounces, totaling 8,253 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to SEMO Food Bank. The various departments of PBRMC earnestly embraced the peanut butter drive initiative, engaging in friendly competition amongst themselves. Notably, our orthopedic clinic made a significant contribution by d... ... Read More
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To celebrate National Doctors’ Day this year, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) and its medical staff made charitable contributions to three local nonprofit organizations. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community. But true to their ongoing care and compassion toward others, PBRMC physicians decided to select nonprofit organizations to receive donations in lieu of tokens of gratitude PBRMC typically provides them in honor of Doctors’... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community POPLAR BLUFF, MO, March 28, 2024 – Throughout 2023, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) played a vital role in helping people get well and live healthier at more than 331,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Regional Physician Services clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 40,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for al... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, March 8, 2024 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) recently received a notable letter from Lowell Joerg, a 95-year-old assisted living resident of California, demonstrating a commitment to preserving heritage and spreading goodwill. Joerg's letter contained a circa-1930 postcard featuring the Brandon Hospital, which he discovered during a visit to an antique store. In his accompanying letter, Joerg expressed his interest in returning the card to its place of origin, noting it... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, March 1, 2024 – Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Hector Dox, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and the Cardiovascular Institute of Southern Missouri as part of Regional Physician Services. With an extensive cardiovascular background, Dr. Dox’ areas of focus include open heart surgery for coronary artery bypass; aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve replacement and repair as well as aortic arch interventions. He also provides lung surgery for ma... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, February 26, 2024 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center invites community members to join the hospital’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefitting SEMO Food Bank. Peanut butter is a sought-after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on Monday, March 4, and will run through Monday, March 25. “... ... Read More
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