CMH Southside Medical Center

04/24/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on Saturday, April 25 for proper disposal. For more details and to find locations, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.

04/15/2026

🌱 Save the date for the CMH Baby Fair!

Join us Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Third Floor East Tower Room at Citizens Memorial Hospital for an afternoon designed just for growing families.

The event, themed “Little Sprout Baby Fair: Growing Healthy Families Together,” is designed for expecting parents and families with young children. It will offer helpful information, hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with local resources.

Guests can meet physicians and nursing staff from The Birth Place, tour the unit and learn more about maternity and newborn care at CMH.

Inspired by the warmth and color of a farmer’s market, the fair will feature booths from local experts, health care professionals and community partners focused on pregnancy, infant care and early childhood. Attendees can explore baby care and maternity services, gain practical tips on nutrition and safety, and connect with community resources. The event will also include short learning sessions, refreshments, giveaways and activities for families and children.

Learn more at https://cmhbolivar.info/BabyFair2026.

👉 Interested in being a vendor? Businesses and organizations that support pregnancy, infant care, parenting, or family wellness are encouraged to participate. Learn more and register at: cmhbolivar.info/BabyFairVendor26

04/08/2026

Why do patients give Paul Stortz, M.D., and Southside Medical Center five stars?

"Dr. Stortz is a great doctor and is caring and respectful at all times. We are very grateful he is our doctor. The nurses, lab and receptionist are always helpful and respectful of your care as well. You cannot ask for better care—the whole team is the best." Patient comment, March 6, 2026

For more information about Paul Stortz, M.D., or the Southside Medical Center, call 417-326-7814.

04/05/2026

Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with hope, renewal and time spent with those who matter most.

May your day be bright, your hearts full and your baskets just a little sweeter.

Happy Easter!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day!

We’re proud to celebrate the physicians at Southside Medical Center who care for our community with compassion and dedication every day.

Thank you for the long hours, the listening ears and the healing hands you bring to each patient interaction.

We’re so grateful for all that you do!

03/07/2026

Don’t forget to spring forward tonight! ⏰🌷

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., so set your clocks ahead one hour before bed tonight.

Yes, we lose an hour of sleep — but we gain more daylight in the evenings!

While you’re updating your clocks, it’s also a great time to check or change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

02/12/2026

February is American Heart Month! Your heart works hard for you every day, and small steps can make a big difference in your health. Eat heart-healthy foods, stay active, and keep track of your blood pressure and vital numbers.

Call Southside Medical Center at 417-326-7814 today to schedule your wellness checkup!

For trusted tips on simple ways to improve your heart health, visit this article from the American Heart Association: https://bit.ly/4ai2djr

02/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Boguslaw Gluszak to our CMH medical staff. He cares for patients ages 6 and up, helping children, teens, adults and seniors with mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more.

Dr. Gluszak joins our Southside Medical Center team alongside Jennifer Cole, Psy.D., and Kendra Vlieger, PMHNP-BC, providing compassionate, family-centered mental health care for our community. He is accepting new patients. Call 417-326-7814 to schedule an appointment. For more information: https://cmhbolivar.info/4qdbj7d

01/23/2026

We’re proud of our CMH team for making a difference beyond our walls. Our very own Rachael Swopes, Ph.D., licensed psychologist and clinical director of CMH Behavioral Health Services, and Angela Long, MSN, RN, director of Behavioral Health Operations at CMH, will be speaking at this upcoming Bolivar EPCO event focused on mental health awareness and resources available through CMH, and we’re excited to help spread the word.

Have you caught yourself wishing you knew more about mental health and wondering who to ask?

Well, EPCO is excited to welcome Dr. Rachael Swopes and Ms. Angela Long from CMH to our campus to lead us in an important conversation on mental health and share more about resources available through CMH.

When: Friday, February 6th
Where: EPCO CAS Cafeteria
Presentation begins at 1:00

There will be refreshments and resources bags from the Polk County Health Center available!

We are thankful for these ladies willingness to their expertise with our EPCO community and helping us continue to prioritize the whole child.

Please register using the QR code on the flyer.

01/21/2026

We would like to wish our very own PA Joshua McCutcheon a very happy birthday today! We hope your day is as special as you are!!!

01/19/2026

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and routine screenings can make all the difference. Pap tests and HPV screenings help find changes early, when treatment is most effective.

If you’re due for a Pap test or HPV screening, call Southside Medical Center at 417-326-7814 or your gynecologist to schedule your screening today.
Learn more: https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/screening

01/12/2026

Why do patients give Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, at Southside Medical Center five stars?

"Josh [McCutcheon] is very thorough. He's very patient. He is very interested in what you have to say. You don't feel rushed when you're there and he likes to educate you on the decisions that he makes. He's a very good listener and he seems very compassionate." — Patient review, Dec. 11, 2025

Looking for a provider who truly listens and takes time with you? Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, is accepting new patients at Southside Medical Center. Call 417-326-7814.