Stories from Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Dexter — Significant progress continues to be made at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in the aftermath of an EF2 tornado that moved through the Dexter area July 10. SoutheastHEALTH stated in a news release that extensive testing has been completed to assess the impact of the damage to the inpatient units, the Emergency Services Department and Behavioral Health Unit. Damage was moderate, but further testing was done to ensure the ultimate in patient safety...

Stoddard County Health Center Director, Ben Godwin has confirmed 76 new cases of COVID-19 as cases continue to rise in the county. The new cases bring the county to 158 active cases of COVID-19. The county has seen 3,516 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic and 71 COVID-19 related deaths...

With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking a child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start a child’s new school year on a healthy foundation, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center officials believe...