citizensmemorial.com 3 Citizens Memorial Hospital complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CMH has arranged for language assistance services free of charge. Call 417-326-6000. (Spanish) ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 417-326-6000. (Chinese) 417-326-6000. CMH NEWS SBJ honors CMH with Dynamic Dozen award Citizens Memorial Hospital was named to Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Dynamic Dozen, honoring the 12 fastest-growing companies in southwest Missouri. CMH was ranked 12th in this year’s awards program and has appeared on the Dynamic Dozen honoree list 11 times since SBJ established the awards program in 2004. SBJ announced rankings for the Dynamic Dozen companies at a May 18 reception and awards ceremony at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. SHIP VOLUNTEERS HELP MEDICARE RECIPIENTS Medicare’s open enrollment period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2023. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can change health and drug plans. Information for next year’s plans will be available beginning in October. Whether you are new to Medicare or considering changing your Medicare plan, Missouri SHIP volunteers can help you know your options. Volunteers provide free, unbiased and confidential services for Missouri Medicare recipients. Volunteer counselors will: » Check your coverage. » Compare plans. » Lower your costs. Missouri SHIP, formerly known as Missouri CLAIM, is Missouri’s official State Health Insurance Assistance entity. Visit missouriship.org or call 800-390-3330 for more information. CMH welcomes new board member, announces appointment Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation announced changes to their boards of directors earlier this year. The hospital board appointed Janieca Hancock to a position vacated by Joan Woods, effective March 28. Her appointment is effective through the next general election in April 2024, when she will be elected to serve the remainder of Woods’ term through April 2028. Hancock is president of the CMH Foundation board of directors and has served on the CMH Foundation board for five years. She is the Bolivar community president at Mid-Missouri Bank. Other hospital board members are Patrick Douglas, Chairman; Dave Berry, Vice Chairman; Robin Sechler, Secretary; Corey Rich, Treasurer; and John Kallenbach. CMH Foundation added K. Ron Smith, M.D., to its board of directors, effective Feb. 23. He replaced William Donnell, M.D. Dr. Smith has been on the CMH medical staff for 32 years and is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center in Bolivar. Other CMH Foundation board members are Hancock, President; Kallenbach, Vice President; James Ashworth; Donald J. Babb; Trina Banner; Gary Fulbright; D. Michaele Meents, M.D.; and Michael Calhoun, ex-officio member. Janieca Hancock K. Ron Smith, M.D.
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