CMH Outpatient Surgery Center

10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day, October 29

A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Globally, 1 in 4 adults over 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime.

Recognizing the signs early and calling 911 immediately can save a life. Stroke is treatable if caught quickly.

Remember to BE FAST:
B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance, headache or dizziness
E – Eyes: Blurred or double vision
F – Face: One side of the face is drooping
A – Arms: Arm or leg weakness
S – Speech: Slurred or strange speech
T – Time: Time to call for an ambulance immediately

Other possible symptoms to watch for:
Sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, trouble walking or a severe headache.

Know the signs. Act FAST. Save a life.

10/24/2025

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow!

Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for and safely dispose of unused or expired medications, no questions asked. Collection sites are available today in Bolivar and Willard, or find a location near you at http://bit.ly/48MD9C6.

Can’t make it tomorrow? Safely dispose of medications year round at Stephens Pharmacy, 1100 S. Springfield Avenue in Bolivar. A MedSafe drug collection receptacle is available in the pharmacy lobby.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

We wish you a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Take time to rest, celebrate with family and friends, and remember to stay safe this Labor Day!

06/23/2025

CMH and Central Care Cancer Center are strengthening their partnership to continue providing high-quality cancer care close to home. Under a new agreement, CMH will provide medical oncology and infusion services, while Central Care continues offering radiation therapy at the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center. Patients will keep seeing the same trusted providers, with seamless, coordinated care. Learn more at http://cmhbolivar.info/4k3pYPh

09/04/2024

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Rachel Pruett, a general surgeon, to the CMH medical staff. She joins general surgeons Dr. Brent Bartgis and Dr. Wayne Wolf and the medical team at CMH General Surgery Clinic in Bolivar.

In addition to general surgery cases, Dr. Pruett has special interests in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, dialysis access surgery, and the treatment of varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, and deep vein thrombosis. She is now accepting new patients.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pruett, call 417-326-8700. For more information, visit us at https://cmhbolivar.info/3z0cDFX.

09/02/2024

Wishing you a fun, relaxing and safe Labor Day! Take time to enjoy with family and friends and remember to celebrate safely!

07/04/2024

In observance of Independence Day, our clinic will be closed Thursday, July 4.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

06/16/2024

05/01/2024

Citizens Memorial Hospital is excited to announce that it has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024.

Leapfrog assigns grades ranging from "A" to "F" to general hospitals across the country. These grades are determined based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

"Achieving the Leapfrog ‘A’ Safety Grade is a proud moment for CMH. It’s a validation of our team’s relentless efforts to ensure every patient receives the safest, highest quality care possible,” said Michael Calhoun, CEO/executive director of CMH/CMH Foundation.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. For more information, visit https://cmhbolivar.info/Leapfrog

04/16/2024

It's National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16). In crises, it is difficult for families to make healthcare decisions. We encourage you to talk with your family in a non-crisis time about your healthcare wishes.

Think about the questions you might want to be asking yourself about the type of care you would want through the end of life. Download our free Advance Health Care Directive at https://cmhbolivar.info/AdvanceHCD.

04/08/2024

Are you ready for the Solar Eclipse? Bolivar will experience a partial eclipse around 1:55 p.m. https://bit.ly/43Mra33

Protect your eyes! Never stare directly at the sun, even for a partial eclipse! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you must wear SPECIAL EYE PROTECTION (sunglasses are NOT enough) to directly observe the sun, during a partial eclipse or any other time.

Looking at the sun without the right eye protection can permanently damage your retina. The only way to safely view the eclipse is with special solar filters (eclipse glasses) or hand-held solar viewers. Make sure your eclipse glasses are certified and say ISO 12312-2.

Don't have eclipse glasses? NASA will livestream the solar eclipse. Go to https://bit.ly/3TS9xdm to watch the broadcast starting at 12 p.m. CST.