United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

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CARES Decision
Poplar Bluff, MO VA Medical Center
The Secretary has reviewed the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) study contractor’s Stage 1 report and the recommendations of the Local Advisory Panel (LAP) and decided that inpatient services shall remain at the Polar Bluff VA Medical Center. The Secretary’s decision rejects the option for the closure of Poplar Bluff inpatient services, and referral of inpatient VA care to a community hospital. This concludes the CARES Business Plan Study for Poplar Bluff.

CLICK HERE FOR THE POPLAR BLUFF STAGE 1 REPORT, which includes details regarding the Poplar Bluff study site, market health care demand, options reviewed by the contractor, and recommendations.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SECRETARY’S December 21, 2006 PRESS RELEASE.

These documents are provided in PDF format for downloading and local reproduction. Software for accessing this document format is available on the VA Viewer Software Page.

Information and Links - Poplar Bluff
Local Advisory Panel Public Meeting Announcements and Schedules
  • September 14, 2005 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
    VA Medical Center.
  • June 7, 2005 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
    VA Medical Center.
  • Public Affairs Office and FAC Support:

Description of Options
Meeting Summaries and Materials
Meeting Agendas
CARES Phase I & II
2004 Secretary's Decision
Congressional Briefings