CMH Emergency Medical Services

CMH Emergency Medical Services Our mission is to provide safe, exceptional, and compassionate care to our communities with an empha

CMH EMS mission is to provide safe, exceptional, and compassionate care to our communities with an emphasis on highly trained and empowered staff. CMH EMS Education mission is to provide state-of-the-art education to develop and support a team of exceptional emergency medical professionals. We have five (5) stations, eight (8) on-duty ambulances, and 82 employees serving the counties of Polk, Hickory, Cedar, and St Clair (total population of almost 65,000) and respond to over 9,000 calls for service per year. Our education branch provided almost 5,000 hours of continuing education in 2016 and is a paramedic-level accredited training entity with the state of Missouri. Annual training includes Competencies, CEUs, EMT Refresher, Paramedic Refresher, EMT Academy, and will be adding a Paramedic Academy in 2017.

Happy Thanksgiving!We’re thankful for our community and the people we serve. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re thankful for our community and the people we serve. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Happy National Rural Health Day!Today we recognize the importance of rural healthcare and the exceptional professionals ...
11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day!

Today we recognize the importance of rural healthcare and the exceptional professionals who make it possible. Our rural health clinic staff provide essential care, strengthen our communities and ensure patients have access to the services they need, right where they live. Thank you for all you do.

Honoring all who have served and those currently serving. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice and commitment to ...
11/11/2025

Honoring all who have served and those currently serving. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice and commitment to our country. Thank you, veterans!

Time to fall back!Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, Nov. 2. Before you head to bed tonight, set your clocks back one h...
11/01/2025

Time to fall back!
Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, Nov. 2. Before you head to bed tonight, set your clocks back one hour and enjoy a little extra sleep.

It’s also a great reminder to test your smoke detectors and replace the batteries to keep your home safe.

Today is World Stroke Day, October 29A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Globally, 1 in 4 adults over 25 will exp...
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.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow!Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for and safely dis...
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.

Happy Labor Day! We wish you a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Take time to rest, celebrate with family and friend...
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!

Citizens Memorial Hospital is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care. Th...
08/25/2025

Citizens Memorial Hospital is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care. The Stroke Silver Plus and the Rural Stroke Gold awards acknowledge our commitment to improving stroke care using research-backed guidelines.

Learn more: cmhbolivar.info/3Jqfpcm

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the CMH Hickory County Ambulance Station open house in Hermitage on Friday, Aug. ...
08/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the CMH Hickory County Ambulance Station open house in Hermitage on Friday, Aug. 22. Guests toured the new facility, met our team and helped celebrate an exciting milestone for Hickory County.

The station, which began service in January, includes three ambulance bays, expanded living quarters, improved highway access and room for future growth. It also features student apartments for clinical rotations at the OCHC Hermitage clinics.

We’re proud of the ongoing collaboration between Citizens Memorial Hospital and Ozarks Community Health Center, and we’re grateful to all who joined us to celebrate this milestone.

For more details about the new station, visit CMH's official announcement: https://cmhbolivar.info/3VdjanY

Pregnancy and Stroke? Here’s What You Need to KnowPregnancy brings many changes, but it can also increase your risk for ...
08/21/2025

Pregnancy and Stroke? Here’s What You Need to Know

Pregnancy brings many changes, but it can also increase your risk for stroke.
Some symptoms may seem like normal pregnancy side effects, but they could signal something serious.
Learn the signs and protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3UuUwiB

Citizens Memorial Hospital has earned the prestigious Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College o...
08/13/2025

Citizens Memorial Hospital has earned the prestigious Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology for excellence in heart attack care. Only 11 hospitals in Missouri received this honor—and CMH is one of them!

Thanks to our dedicated team and data-driven approach, patients in southwest Missouri get the same high-quality treatment as those in major cities.

Learn more about how we’re making a difference: cmhbolivar.info/3Hm6vfo

CMH is pleased to welcome four exceptional new physicians:> Dr. Zachary Carel – Emergency Medicine > Dr. Jeffrey R. Fr...
08/13/2025

CMH is pleased to welcome four exceptional new physicians:

> Dr. Zachary Carel – Emergency Medicine
> Dr. Jeffrey R. Frerking – Pediatrics
> Dr. Zadesha Gordon – Geriatric Medicine
> Dr. Dylan Schwindt – General Surgery

These new medical staff members bring specialized expertise and a strong commitment to patient care. From emergency services and pediatric care to long-term care and advanced surgical procedures, CMH continues to grow to meet the needs of our community.

To learn more, visit https://cmhbolivar.info/4fyJRwV

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CMH EMS Services, 1551 N. Oakland Avenue
Bolivar, MO
65613

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