2 VITALITY Fall 2023 Transitioning back to school Summer is a busy time for most families. Vacations, sports, camps and other fun activities fill the long summer days. With school starting back up, many of us are settling back into a routine centered around school days. To help you transition back to school, read the back-to-school prep list on page 7. You can also read on pages 8 and 9 about how we address children’s mental health needs in local schools and our clinics. On the other end of the health care spectrum, employees of our long-term care facilities provide safe, quality care for older generations. The American Health Care Association recognizes this commitment to quality. Butterfield Residential Care Center and Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility received Silver Quality awards this year. Our other five long-term care facilities are Bronze Quality award recipients. Read more about the quality recognition program on page 4. You also will enjoy reading about Bolivar resident Judy Hougham’s newfound independence after a total knee replacement surgery performed by one of our board certified orthopedic surgeons, Jonathan Gray, D.O., in practice at CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center. Other topics in this issue include diabetes, on pages 12 and 13, and nutrition, on page 15. Fall brings cooler weather and the anticipation of new projects. For the CMH family, 2023 has been a busy year of planning for the new hospital expansion project. Progress will be more evident by the end of the year. Watch our social media, website, emails and local media for project updates. Sincerely, Michael Calhoun, CEO/Executive Director Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation We’d love to hear from you on social media Citizens Memorial Hospital • Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation 1500 N. Oakland Ave. Bolivar, MO 65613 417-326-6000 CEO/Executive Director Michael Calhoun Marketing Director Tamera Heitz-Peek Marketing Department Tessa Arnold Jennifer Stegner Amy Gimpel Aaron Tallant Charlotte Marsch Mission Providing compassionate care for all generations by leading physicians and an exceptional health care team. Vision Be the first choice for health care by delivering the safest, highest quality and best experience for the communities we serve. Values I am Safe, Engaged, Respectful, Valued and Empowered. Together, we make a difference by serving others. 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 in VITALITY 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. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 Raking in national quality awards If you need senior care, see why you can trust our facilities. 6 Virtual learning We’re bringing virtual reality to the classroom! See how it’ll help our nursing students. 10 Feeling better with knee replacement Learn how Judy Hougham got her life and mobility back after surgery. 15 Whole-grain heroes Do you know what whole grains are? How about why you need them? Find out! Michael Calhoun, CEO/Executive Director WELCOME facebook.com/citizensmemorial twitter.com/cmhbolivar instagram.com/cmhbolivar linkedin.com/company/ citizens-memorial-healthcare
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