Health News

CEO Update: Why CMH is building a hospital expansion

CEO/Executive Director Michael Calhoun explains why CMH is embarking on a crucial $100 million expansion project, addressing urgent needs in emergency care and enhancing patient services for the future. Get an inside look at current construction progress and upcoming developments. Read the blog or watch the videos - Why CMH is building a hospital expansion and April 2024 Construction Update.

Follow construction updates online: Click on the "Construction Updates" link at the top of the citizensmemorial.com home page for construction updates and a link to more information about the expansion.

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Bolivar Community Blood Drive is May 2

Donate blood from noon-6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Bolivar. Successful donors will receive a Springfield Cardinals T-shirt and two free tickets to an upcoming Cardinals game, while supplies last. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Tips for planning your grocery list

You make important choices in grocery store aisles — choices that can affect your energy levels and your health. So it’s wise to have a game plan for how to fill your cart. These tips can help you. Bonus: A recipe for oven-baked salmon with snow peas.

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Plan your advance health care directive

In crises, it is difficult for families to make healthcare decisions. We encourage you to talk with your family in a non-crisis time about your healthcare wishes and setting up a power of attorney for healthcare. Download our free CMH Advance Health Care Directive.

ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE

Featured Service

Jane Meredith, who has dedicated 16,000 hours of service to the CMH Auxiliary, and Shantelle Posten, CMH director of volunteers.

Thank you to our volunteers in the CMH Auxiliary

We were delighted to celebrate the invaluable contributions of our volunteers at the Auxiliary annual luncheon on April 18. Our CMH volunteers invest thousands of hours in Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation.

CMH Director of Volunteers Shantelle Posten honored Linda Zanatta for her service as gift shop manager and introduced Jennie Dunaway as the incoming gift shop manager. Additionally, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of volunteers who reached significant milestones, with special recognition to Jane Meredith, who has dedicated an impressive 16,000 hours of service.

Thank you, CMH Auxiliary, for your support, commitment and dedication to our patients, residents and staff. Are you interested in volunteering with the CMH Auxiliary? You can learn more online.

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