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News Releases for VA Poplar Bluff health care.

March 10, 2025

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the medical professionals at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center want Veterans to understand the importance of regular screenings and the role they play in preventing the disease.

March 10, 2025

A 103-year-old World War II Army Veteran from Poplar Bluff was honored recently with VA’s Centenarian Award at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

February 18, 2025

With bitterly-cold temperatures expected over the coming days, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center wants Veterans to know there are places they can go to stay warm until the weather stabilizes. The following list comprises known warming centers across the facility's catchment area.

December 11, 2024

Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to start transitioning Veterans, over the next year, to a more modern, streamlined online login process to access benefit and health care services.

November 21, 2024

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host an informational town hall event December 5 at the Pocahontas Community Center, located at 300 Geneva Dr. in Pocahontas.

September 16, 2024

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will offer several opportunities for Veterans to obtain no-cost influenza vaccinations at its 7 facilities in September and October.

September 05, 2024

Today, the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center announced that it received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

July 02, 2024

As temperatures rise, it's crucial to prioritize your health and well-being by staying cool. High heat can pose serious risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Please take care of yourselves and stay hydrated.

June 17, 2024

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host a VetFest event June 29 at the American Legion Post 416 in Farmington, located at 1604 W. Columbia St.

March 13, 2024

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – Veterans from across southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas are invited to attend an informational town hall to learn about services available to them and have their questions about VA health care answered.