Winchester Place Assisted Living enjoyed an afternoon with the residents with a Christmas party.
"We are so thankful to family and friends that came to celebrate with their loved ones today. Merry Christmas from Winchester Place!"
It is time once again for the Stoddard County Ambulance District “Home for the Holiday’s” project.
"We are very excited to help our citizens home this holiday season," commented Crystal Gibson EMD-EMT-B
Stoddard County Ambulance District, Communications Supervisor. "We will be transporting patients’ home on Christmas Ever and Christmas Day. It is our 39th year and we hope lots of families use this wonderful service to enjoy their holiday."
Home for the Holidays
The following guidelines will be used for “Home for the Holidays” transports:
1. Patients transported must be a resident of Stoddard County and be in a nursing home within the county.
2. Patients will only be transported to a residence within Stoddard County.
3. Transports will be made from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m.
4. All transports will be scheduled, however may be delayed due to any emergency calls.
5. The family must make arrangements with the nursing home staff. The nursing home staff will then contact the Stoddard County Ambulance District Office. The office will then schedule the time that is closest to what the family would like.
6. All patients must be in such a condition that they could not go home by any other means than by ambulance, without much difficulty. The staff at each nursing facility will make this determination. If you feel that the patient needs
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Claire Grisham, FNP-C, to Saint Francis Clinic - Dexter, a Saint Francis Medical Partner.
Grisham completed her medical education in 2023 at Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program. She specializes in primary care and urgent care.
Saint Francis Clinic - Dexter is located at 1212 Saint Francis Drive, Dexter, MO. To learn more about Grisham, visit sfmc.net or call Saint Francis Clinic - Dexter at 573-614-3600.
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in eight communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics.
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Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Nurse Extern Program, beginning November 8th, 2024. This initiative, led by PBRMC’s Education Department, is designed to equip the next generation of nurses with critical hands-on experience and practical skills in various specialties. Our inaugural class includes 15 nurse externs, all of whom are actively enrolled in a pre-licensure registered nursing program.
The Nurse Extern Program offers nursing students an opportunity to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings. As they rotate through different nursing specialties, externs will gain firsthand experience under the mentorship of PBRMC’s nursing team. This exposure is essential in preparing these students for successful careers upon graduation and empowers them to deliver high-quality care to our community.
“Our Nurse Extern Program is more than just an educational opportunity—it’s about building a culture that values, mentors, and supports future nurses,” said Carla Rider, CNO at PBRMC. “With this program, we aim to increase nurse retention at PBRMC, ensuring continuity of care and stability within our hospital and community.”
This initiative is part of a broader collaborative effort to address workforce shortages and strengthen healthcare access across the region. PBRMC has partnered with Heartland Forward to create seamless pathways for students from secondary education into nursing programs and career apprenticeships.
As we welcome our first class of nurse externs, PBRMC is proud to lead initiatives that enrich the lives of future healthcare providers and positively impact our community.
“By investing in our workforce today, we are building a stronger, healthier tomorrow for Southeast Missouri,” said Clyde Wood, CEO.
About Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center:
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and serves Butler County and seven other surrounding counties. PBRMC is committed to meeting our community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate, quality patient care. The medical center offers a wide range of services, including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, women’s health and more. Learn more at PBRMC.com
