Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Spring 2020

New leaders, new opportunities In May 2019 it was announced that Donald J. Babb, founding CEO/ Executive Director of Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation, would be retiring after 39 years of service to CMH. The hospital and foundation boards of directors appointed me as Mr. Babb’s successor starting in 2020. I’ve been blessed to have been a part of CMH since it opened in 1982, serving alongside Mr. Babb as the organization’s chief financial officer (CFO). I am thankful for this new opportunity to follow in Mr. Babb’s footsteps and continue CMH’s mission to care for every generation through exceptional services by leading physicians and a compassionate health care team. We honored Mr. Babb with two special retirement receptions on Jan. 4. CMH employees, volunteers, physicians, friends, community members and dignitaries helped us to celebrate Mr. Babb’s legacy of more than 50 years in health care. You can read about those highlights on page 3. Also of special note, on page 4 we share senior leadership changes for 2020. It was announced in June 2019 that Renee Meyer would succeed me as the CFO. Additionally, Michael Calhoun is serving as the chief operating officer for the hospital and clinics, and Beverly Derrickson is serving as the chief operating officer for CMH Foundation. Thank you for choosing CMH as your health care provider. From hospital to clinics, long-term care to home care services, and everything in between and beyond, we take pride in providing the exceptional services and care you know and trust. Sincerely, Gary Fulbright, CEO/Executive Director Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation WELCOME FEATURES UPDATES 8 A healthy heart Healthy habits developed in childhood lead to a healthy heart later in life. 10 SAD Here’s what you need to know about treating seasonal affective disorder. 7 A good night’s sleep Keep your child’s mood sunny instead of cranky by making sure they get enough sleep. 13 Celiac disease Tips to help you live better gluten-free. facebook.com/citizensmemorial We’d love to hear from you ON FACEBOOK WE’RE ALSO ON twitter.com/cmhbolivar. Citizens Memorial Hospital • Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation 1500 N. Oakland Ave. Bolivar, MO 65613 417-326-6000 CEO/Executive Director Gary Fulbright Marketing Director Tamera Heitz-Peek Marketing Department Tessa Arnold AaronTallant Wren Hall Mission Caring for every generation through exceptional services by leading physicians and a compassionate health care team. Vision Be the first choice for customer-focused health care to every generation. CoreValues I am…positive, respectful, innovative, dedicated, empowered. Together, we are CMH PRIDE. For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, call 417-328-7245. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please email theitz@citizensmemorial.com or call 417-328-7245. VITALITY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of CITIZENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Information inVITALITY comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2020 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Gary Fulbright, CEO/Executive Director 2 VITALITY Spring 2020