Citizens Memorial Hospital

04/25/2026

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.

04/24/2026

Citizens Memorial Hospital is celebrating another special delivery — our 20,000th baby has arrived.

Welcome to the world, Jovie Joann Ellie Prike, born April 22 at 10:35 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. and measuring 21 inches long. Proud parents Gabrielle Choate and Colton Prike of Springfield. Sarah Kallberg, D.O., with the CMH OB/GYN Clinic, delivered Jovie.

This milestone is more than a number. It represents 20,000 moments of trust, care and new beginnings shared with families since 1982.

The 20,000th baby arrival comes just days after opening our new Birth Place unit — where every detail is designed with growing families in mind. From larger, more comfortable rooms to enhanced care and security, it’s all part of ensuring your greatest adventure begins here.

04/24/2026

Moving to the patient tower this weekend: Intensive Care Unit on Saturday, and Medical Surgical Unit on Sunday. Both units are on the second floor.

These two moves will complete the transition to the patient tower.

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Cammie Wine, RN, from CMH’s Birth Place and Mobile Integrated Healthcare, for being recognized as the CMH DAISY Award winner for February 2026!

Nominated by a patient and her husband, Cammie was recognized for her calm, compassionate care during a joyful labor and delivery, as the experience took an unexpected turn requiring additional care and support.

Thank you, Cammie, for the calm reassurance and high-quality care you consistently give to patients and their families

Learn more about Cammie’s DAISY Award nomination here:
https://cmhbolivar.info/42aGnel

Do you know a CMH nurse who deserves recognition? Submit a DAISY Award nomination here:
https://bit.ly/CMHDAISY

04/21/2026

A big CMH welcome to Souline May Pierce, the first baby born in the new CMH Birth Place in the patient tower!

Souline was born at 8 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, to Sabrina Pierce of Springfield. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Christopher and Crystal Pierce, also of Springfield. Dr. Sarah Kallberg with the CMH OB/GYN Clinic delivered Souline. Sabrina previously delivered twins at CMH. She is enjoying the windows, natural light and bigger room in the new Birth Place.

04/19/2026

A full-circle moment at CMH.

Ariana Navarro and baby Madalyn Skinner marked the transition as the last baby born in the original Birth Place and the first patients admitted to the new unit.

Pictured with them is Rea Ann Brotherton Doke, the first baby born at CMH, who now works PRN in the lab.

We are now awaiting another milestone, the 20,000th baby born at CMH and the first baby welcomed in the new Birth Place. Stay tuned…

04/19/2026

Now open.
The new CMH Birth Place is officially open on the third floor of the patient tower.

Designed with families in mind, patient rooms are 43% larger for every stage from labor to recovery. Use the Main Entrance or Emergency Entrance, depending on the time of day, and follow posted signs.

04/18/2026

1 day to go.
The new CMH Birth Place, located on the third floor of the patient tower, opens on Sunday, April 19, at 9 a.m.

We look forward to welcoming families soon. Until then, please continue to use the current Birth Place.

04/18/2026

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Kent Brummell, recipient of the CMH Auxiliary’s 2026 Lillian Hutcheson Award! Kent has logged 6,887 volunteer hours since 2017. He volunteers at the hospital information desk, as a hospital guide, picking up shredding material and as a Hospice volunteer. He is also the Auxiliary’s first vice president.

Thank you to the 300 Auxiliary members who donate nearly 30,000 hours annually, helping patients and raising money to support CMH.

If you’re looking for a place to volunteer, our Auxiliary would love to have you! Visit cmhbolivar.info/auxiliary or call Shantelle Posten at 417-328-6432 to learn more.

04/16/2026

🌱 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

04/15/2026