Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for a sound reason: Sleep is the cornerstone of health and well-being. It’s as essential to survival as food and water. Learn more about why sleep is important and tips for better sleep in the spring issue of Vitality magazine.

Also in this issue:

• Show Me Strong Kids: Dallas County physician helps improve children’s health
• Know the signs of a stroke
• Help your mental health treatment succeed
• Take control of your arthritis symptoms with specialized care
• Grab the good stuff on your next grocery run
• A helmet might save the day

Senior Health Center seeks volunteers

The CMH Senior Health Center is looking for volunteers to work from 5-7 p.m. two or three evenings a month. Volunteers would keep the center open later two days a week. To volunteer, you must join the CMH Auxiliary. You also must be CPR/AED certified or be willing to become certified. Contact Coordinator Jody Pool at 417-777-7171 or jpool1@citizensmemorial.com.

Donate women's hygiene products

CMH OB/GYN Clinic is hosting a Hygiene Products Drive in March to celebrate Women's History Month. The clinic is collecting menstrual products, skin and hair products, and self-care items. We will give the hygiene products to community members who are in need. Drop off items at the CMH OB/GYN Clinic, 1195 N. Oakland Ave., Bolivar.

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Don't forget, this Sunday marks the start of Daylight Saving Time! To enjoy those extra evening hours of sunshine, be sure to set your clocks forward one hour before bedtime on Saturday night. That way, you'll wake up on Sunday with an extra spring in your step (and perhaps an extra cup of coffee to adjust to the time change).

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.