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VA Poplar Bluff health care top stories.
Willard named Peer of the Year at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – A Marine Corps Veteran with a heart for public service has been named the Peer of the Year at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.
VA connecting with Veterans through yoga classes, whole health program
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – The Whole Health program at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff continues to grow, giving Veterans more options in their health care.
VA’s Veteran Directed Care puts the Veteran in charge
(Poplar Bluff, Mo.) With VA’s Veteran Directed Care, Veterans are literally the boss of their own care.
VA facility provides nutrition education to Veterans through Healthy Teaching Kitchen program
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Eating healthy foods is a proven way to improve and maintain one’s overall health, and the Healthy Teaching Kitchen at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff aims to do just that.
VA plans improvements with demolition of old MRI building
POPLAR BLUFF -- Veterans visiting the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff will see improvements to the facility over the coming weeks, but patience is encouraged as construction work continues.
Innovative VA aquatherapy partnership helps Veterans heal
POPLAR BLUFF – “For any vets out there, if you have to have therapy, try the water therapy,” urges U.S. Army Veteran Charles Powell.
MOVE! Makes a difference
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and through awareness campaigns and health education efforts, word is spreading that diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, amputations, nerve damage, and other complications. In some cases, Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by exercise, diet, and weight loss.
Every day is Veterans Day
It all began with an hour’s notice.
Technology and best practices help Veterans hear again
Vietnam Veteran, Donnie Acklin says he’s lived a great life, despite a few challenges.
Cowboy Shows "True Grit"
“Safety First, Fun Second, and Competition Third”
