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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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POPLAR BLUFF, MO – Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Dr. David Wood, primary care provider with Regional Physician Services-Primary Care says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when they see... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, February 5, 2024 – Congratulations to our recent Auxiliary Volunteer Foundation scholarship recipients, Cassandra Haldeman, Amanda Greer, Nicole Hicks, Elizabeth Aldridge, Haden Clark, Christine Colvin and Sandra Campbell. Our Auxiliary Foundation awards quarterly scholarships for PBRMC employee’s, their children and/or grandchildren who apply, showcase a GPA of 3.5 or higher and are working towards either improving upon or starting their medical career. Greer, Hicks, Aldridge and Clar... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, January 22, 2024 – Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States and PBRMC continues to provide quality, safe heart care by growing providers and expanding heart services for our community. “As we approach the month of February, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is excited to share with you our upcoming initiatives for Heart Month. These events are not only aimed at promoting heart health awareness but also providing an opportunity for ou... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, January 22, 2024 – Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s Environmental Service’s Director, Terry Gouker, named as HHS 2023 Diamond Award winner. "We are thrilled to announce that Terry has been honored with the Diamond award,” Steve Nelson, COO said. “His recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing a clean, safe, and exceptional environment for our patients. It reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team as we continue to prioritize the well-being... ... Read More
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POPLAR BLUFF, MO, January 12, 2024 – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Dis... ... Read More
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