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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.

10/31/2025

It was a spooktacular day across CMH and CMH Foundation facilities! Thanks to all our teams for showing off your Halloween spirit and spreading smiles to patients, residents and coworkers alike. Have a safe and fun Halloween night! 👻🧡

10/30/2025

Let’s be honest—talking about urinary problems isn’t exactly at the top of anyone’s list. But when those symptoms start disrupting your sleep, your daily routine, or your peace of mind, it’s time to take them seriously.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common condition in men where an enlarged prostate presses on the urinary tract. Nearly half of men by age 60 and up to 90% by age 85 will experience symptoms of BPH.

A new treatment option is available at CMH called Aquablation® therapy. It is a new, minimally invasive treatment for BPH, also known as enlarged prostate. CMH is among the first hospitals in the area to offer the minimally invasive procedure that uses a robotically controlled waterjet to remove excess prostate tissue without heat.

Want to learn more? Attend a FREE ONLINE Men’s Health Seminar presented by board-certified urologist Mark Walterskirchen, M.D., with CMH Urology Surgical Clinic, Bolivar.

For more information or to register, visit: https://cmhbolivar.info/Webinar1112

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 tomorrow 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.

10/23/2025

In the latest CEO Update, ICU staff talk about what’s coming in the 2026 expansion and how it will help our community. The new ICU will bring advanced care, more space and modern equipment to patients and families.

Read the blog post: cmhbolivar.info/icu-blog25
Watch the video: cmhbolivar.info/icu-video25

10/17/2025

Our CMH Foundation residential and long-term care facilities participated in the MHCA District 4 Golden Age Games Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Congratulations to Parkview Health Care Facility for winning the Spirit Award and Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility for winning the Overall Points Award. Special shout out to all of the seniors and facilities who participated in today's games!

Go to MHCA District 4 Golden Age Games page to view all of the photos from the day.

10/11/2025

Last Call for Spain’s Costa del Sol & Madrid Discovery Tour

Our upcoming Collette Tour: Spain’s Costa del Sol & Madrid Discovery, is happening April 20–28, 2026.

Time is running out! The deadline to join this group and receive a $200 discount is Oct. 21. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more or reserve your seat: https://cmhbolivar.info/3HCxjb5

10/09/2025

Early detection saves lives. Regular mammograms are one of the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early—when it’s most treatable.

Citizens Memorial Hospital now offers 3D mammography, providing clearer, more detailed images that help radiologists detect cancer earlier and reduce the need for follow-up imaging.

Learn more about how this advanced technology benefits patients from CMH CEO/Executive Director Michael Calhoun and Radiologist Dr. Jana Horner joins CEO/Executive Director Michael Calhoun in a recent blog post.

Read the blog post: https://direc.to/mANQ
Watch the video: youtu.be/O_EBNDzKd_k

Schedule your mammogram today—because No One Fights Alone. To schedule a mammogram, call the CMH Breast Care Center at 417-328-7860.

10/06/2025

Happy National Physician Assistant (PA) Week!

October 6–12 is all about recognizing the important role PAs play in providing quality care to our community.

We are proud to celebrate our Physician Assistants, Melissa Gibbs, PA-C, and Brandi Hume, PA-C. Your knowledge, compassion and dedication make a difference every day for our patients and their families.

Thank you for all you do to keep our community healthy. We appreciate you!

10/03/2025

Here are some highlights from last week's CMH Foundation Soirée: A Golden Hour Gala. It was a special evening in support of an important cause. Thank you to all who made it possible and to everyone who attended.

09/29/2025

What a night to remember! The 2025 CMH Foundation Soirée: A Golden Hour Gala was an evening of generosity, community and hope. Together, we celebrated the future of health care at Citizens Memorial Hospital and raised support for the CMH Surgery Department as part of the hospital's new construction and renovation project.

A heartfelt thank-you to SGC Foodservice, our Presenting Sponsor. Their generosity and partnership helped make the evening a success, and their beautifully prepared dinner and appetizers made the night truly special.

We are also grateful to Tim and Nancy Erickson for graciously hosting the Soirée and creating a welcoming and elegant setting for this memorable event.

The evening came alive thanks to emcee Dr. Shannon Calvert, pediatrician, music by Arbour Season, entertainment by illusionist Landon Swank, auctioneer David Coutchie, the national anthem by Paige Stevens, and carriage rides by Shires for Hire.

We extend our sincere thanks to our Platinum Sponsors CMH Auxiliary, CoxHealth, JE Dunn Construction and Craig Lehman-Shelter Insurance, and all the other sponsors whose generosity made the Soirée possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended, bid in the auctions and supported this important cause. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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1500 N Oakland Avenue
Bolivar, MO
65613

Telephone

+14173266000

Website

https://www.citizensmemorial.com/

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About CMH

Citizens Memorial Hospital is an integrated healthcare system devoted to exceptional patient care provided by leading physicians and caring staff. Opened in 1982, CMH is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and serves Benton, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Hickory, northern Greene, Polk and St. Clair Counties.

In addition to hospital services, CMH includes 34 primary care and specialty care physician clinics, Senior Health Center, rehabilitation services and ambulance services in four counties.

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation includes six long-term care facilities, one residential care facility, five independent living communities, homemaker plus, home health, hospice, health transit services, home medical equipment, and two retail pharmacies.

CMH was awarded the prestigious Davies Award of Excellence by the Health Information and Management Systems Society, which recognizes the innovative efforts associated with CMH’s patient electronic medical record system. CMH also was named a Most Wired Innovator and Most Wired organization, and was named one of the Top 10 Rural Hospitals in America. CMH is one of the 10 largest employers in southwest Missouri, and is a three time Missouri Quality Award recipient (2018, 2014 and 2010), which is modeled after the coveted Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award.