Congratulations to Maycee Jones and Zachery Wojeski of Rockville, parents of the first baby born in 2024 at CMH. Braxton John Wojeski weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 inches long when he was born at 7:24 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. Sarah Kallberg, D.O., with CMH OB/GYN Clinic delivered Braxton.

Doctors delivered 525 babies at the Birth Place during CMH's most recent fiscal year. Did you know that the Birth Place also offers free childbirth education classes? View the 2024 class schedule and then call the Birth Place at 417-328-6302 to sign up.

Senior Health Center celebrating 20 years

The CMH Senior Health Center is turning 20, and we're celebrating with a come-and-go open house from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26. You also can join in the celebration by purchasing an SHC T-shirt and tickets for a gift basket drawing. All proceeds help provide a free and safe place for area seniors to exercise safely and improve their health.

Did you know these facts about CMH?

During CMH's 2023 fiscal year, the hospital's Emergency Department treated 18,215 people, and the clinics provided 313,037 patient visits. The Citizens Memorial Healthcare Foundation provided 295,369 patient days through senior living facilities and home care services. Learn more interesting facts about CMH in the 2023 Annual Report.

Set a game plan for the new year

It's a new year and a perfect opportunity to settle into a new routine for your health goals. Create a concrete plan to lessen the daily stress of a life change. Learn how to set a goal and make a plan in the CMH Dietitians Newsletter. Plus, try some recipes for commute-friendly breakfasts: Protein chia overnight oats and freezer breakfast sandwiches.

CMH Health News is an e-newsletter published by Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation twice a month. For more information, email marketing@citizensmemorial.com.