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KENNETT, Mo., May 16, 2018 – After the consolidation of Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center (TRRMC) on June 30, 2018, a process has been set for patients to secure their medical records upon request through Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. If you are a current or past patient of TRRMC, your records will be retained per the State of Missouri retention guidelines. After the date of closure, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will become the custodian of the records, meeti... ... Read More

KENNETT, Mo., May 3, 2018 – Hospital leaders today provided an update on the plans to consolidate operations of Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center with Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center this summer. A new transition date of June 30, 2018 has been set based on availability of physicians to staff the hospital and emergency room. The Kennett hospital will no longer offer inpatient, emergency room or hospital-based outpatient services after 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2018. Childbirth Services The hospital h... ... Read More

KENNETT, Mo., April 30, 2018 – Hospital leaders today announced that work has begun to consolidate operations of Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center with Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center this summer. The modern, 460-bed Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center provides southeastern Missouri with a broad range of services, including inpatient, childbirth, surgical, emergency medical and behavioral healthcare. The Kennett hospital will no longer offer inpatient, emergency room or outpatient services after... ... Read More

Stand in a supermarket checkout line, and you’ll be bombarded with ten different messages about the “best diet” and the “best exercises” to lose weight/gain weight/get stronger/stay healthy. How do you choose the right plan? We sorted through piles of this “best advice” to compile a list designed to help you evaluate and choose for yourself, based on your specific needs and goals. According to the experts at Harvard Medical School, there are five types of exercise that are among the best exercises you c... ... Read More

Kennett, MO – With fall around the corner, training for football and soccer are well underway. Sports and outdoor activities are good ways to stay healthy and active, but there are risks of injury too, especially with contact sports. Concussions are common sports-related injuries that frequently go unnoticed or overlooked. Take time to learn the warning signs of concussion to keep your child from experiencing a more serious brain injury. “A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that alters the ... ... Read More

If you’re age 50 or better, and your physician has recommended adding a bone density screening to your yearly physical, be sure to follow through. Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent disease,” due to its common occurrence and invisible symptoms. Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with osteoporosis, while another 34 million with low bone mass are at risk of developing the disease. “Our research tells us that as many as one in every two women over 50 may be living w... ... Read More

Kennett, MO, 5/18/17—When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Yet, people experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in potentially dangerous or risky behaviors to avoid or cover up symptoms of a potential mental health problem. That is why this year’s theme for National... ... Read More

Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, but many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. Experts predict that the early taste of warm weather across much of the country in February and March means that pollen counts are increasing earlier, and impacts may be felt for a longer time this season. “There is no single allergy season,” said Dr. Valerie Smith, Family Practice. “Allergy symptoms may vary throughout the year, d... ... Read More

If you’re age 50 or better, and your physician has recommended adding a bone density screening to your yearly physical, be sure to follow through. Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent disease,” due to its common occurrence and invisible symptoms. Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with osteoporosis, while another 34 million with low bone mass are at risk of developing the disease. “Our research tells us that as many as one in every two women over 50 may be living w... ... Read More

Christian Jones has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, effective February 6. Jones most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, a 412-bed hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. While there, he led the planning and completion of several capital projects that increased access to ER, ICU, oncology and other services. He also contributed to increasing physician and employee satisfaction scores. “My family and I look forward to... ... Read More