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Poplar Bluff, MO-December 20, 2018 - Randy Hederer, 62 of Poplar Bluff, MO is looking forward to another season of deer hunting. But, just a few months earlier, he wasn’t sure he’d be around to experience it. In August, Randy experienced sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA claims the lives of 350,000 Americans each year, but Randy survived because he was prescribed a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD). Before his sudden cardiac arrest, Randy had suffered a heart attack and underwent surgery to repai... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO-October 22, 2018 – Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish the cause of your symptoms to determine the best course of treatment. The common cold The most common symptoms of a cold are within the respiratory system and include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, cough or chest discomfort. Treatment for these symptoms is available through over-t... ... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises everyone 6 months or older to get a flu shot, especially people at high risk for developing serious complications from influenza: young children, adults over 65, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and lung disease or compromised immune systems. Adults are contagious one day before getting symptoms and up to five days after getting sick. If you think you have the flu, visit your doctor or an urgen... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Roland F. Njoh, MD (pronounced Joe) has joined the Cardiovascular Institute of Southern Missouri, part of Regional Physician Services, offering Poplar Bluff-area patients access to experienced cardiovascular care close to home. “Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in Missouri, contributing to more than 15,000 deaths each year. Which is why Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Regional Physician Services have committed to providing excellent cardiovascular care to our ... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, MO - Baby-Friendly USA, announces that Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center has received prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (“BFHI”), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an o... ... Read More

Kennett, MO, provider Nelson R. Perez, M.D., has joined the practice of Farrah McSpadden, M.D., at Regional Physician Services, offering Kennett- and Poplar Bluff-area patients access to experienced OB/GYN care close to home. Patients will also benefit from expanded surgical services, as well as labor and delivery options at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s Oak Grove Campus in Poplar Bluff. “OB/GYN care is such an important service, especially in rural Missouri. We know hundreds of families each y... ... Read More

Insurance deductibles and unused Flexible Spending Account funds expire at the end of 2018! Understand your health plan benefits. If you have questions, access your plan provider’s resources, or talk to your plan administrator or your insurance agent. Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of health care expenses that must be covered before the plan begins paying the majority (if not all) of expenses related to necessary medical care. If you have put off schedul... ... Read More

Poplar Bluff, Mo. – It’s estimated that more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain* every year, affecting not just patients’ physical health, but their mental and emotional wellbeing. The Pain Management Center at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center offers new options for treating chronic pain, focusing on a customized care plan created to address patients’ individual needs and restore quality of life. Those treatment options continue to expand with the addition of Mark Clark, CRNA, speci... ... Read More

Kennett, Mo. providers Edmund Landry, MD, and Family Nurse Practitioner Taniya Carpenter have joined the Regional Physician Services team, offering Kennett-area patients access to experienced orthopedic care close to home. Patients will also benefit from expanded surgical services and treatment options at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center’s Oak Grove Campus in Poplar Bluff. “Keeping quality care close to home is one of our core missions at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, and this new opportunit... ... Read More

POPLAR BLUFF, MO- June 5, 2018—The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation to the cancer program at Danny Bell Cancer Center. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Because it is a CoC-accredited cancer center, Danny Bel... ... Read More