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POPLAR BLUFF, MO - If there is one phone number known to every adult – and even most children – in America, it’s 9-1-1. Urban or rural, English-speaking or not, every citizen knows that you dial those three digits in an emergency and help will come. “At Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC), we have partnered with all of our local EMS services to bring the highest level of care possible in dealing with your medical emergency,” said Seth Deck, PBRMC emergency department manager. Help will come in ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – May is Stroke Awareness Month. It’s a time for Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) healthcare providers to talk with our community about stroke signs and symptoms, plus prevention. Every year in the United States, more than 600,000 people have a new stroke, and 130,000 of those strokes are fatal. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 80% of strokes could be prevented by controlling the health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. “Early ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) plays an integral role in Poplar Bluff and the surrounding communities thanks to the knowledgeable and compassionate people who work inside. During Hospital Week, May 8 – 14, 2022, we recognize and celebrate our caregivers for the difference they make each day. We are health care and our team members are energized by their work to fight illness and promote wellness for patients and our community. Around the clock every day of the year, the ... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO—Following a hospital stay, nearly every patient has a story about a special caregiver: their comforting touch, their listening ear, their warm smile or their ability to remember the name of a grandchild or a favorite pet. Nurses play an important role as caregivers, and much more. “Nurses are remarkable people,” says Tim O’Neal, CNO. “They have a passion for caring, and a commitment to quality and patient safety. They work tirelessly to ensure that our patients’ needs are met, and seldo... ... Read More

Dr. Marinkovic advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention. Poplar Bluff, MO – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Serge Marinkovic, M.D., a urologist with Regional Physician Services, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney ... ... Read More

As I walk the halls of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) I am regularly struck by the consistent presence and contributions of our hospital volunteers. They are members of our community – our mothers and fathers and grandparents and retired caregivers - who give freely of their time and talents, and are a vital part of our patient care team. Here are just a few of the contributions that our volunteers make to PBRMC. Greet patients and visitors, and help them find their way Answer hospital pho... ... Read More

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 Center is a proud partner with Mid-America Transplant, part of t... ... Read More

Rosmin Jos, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Regional Physician Services. “My patient care style focuses on evidence-based practices and building a relationship with my patients to better serve them,” Dr. Jos said. “My overall goal is to have my patients have the best care possible and I’m excited to be in Poplar Bluff, knowing it was a right fit after meeting the staff and seeing the compassionate care the medical staff has here.” Jos graduated from Pleven Medical University in Pleven, Bulgaria, a... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Over the course of a year, the impact of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, PBRMC is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $216 million in 2021. Last year, the hospital... ... Read More

Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of all physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has called upon the expertise and skills of our local physicians and many more in the larger medical community who have worked to detect, treat, cure and develop vaccines against this highly infectious disease. Life has bee... ... Read More