Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Spring 2021

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 Wren Hall Amy Gimpel Aaron Tallant 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. 2021 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. WELCOME FEATURES UPDATES 8 Spring has sprung! And it’s the perfect time to freshen up your wellness habits. 12 Stay sharp Take these six steps to optimize your brain health. 5 Safe doses Kids take medicines too. Make sure you’re giving them safely. 11 Hey, guys! Here’s what you need to know about prostate cancer. 417-328-7000 | citizensmemorial.com SCHEDULE TODAY Experts in caring for you. Thyroid function is a key component for overall health. Thyroid hormone is used by every part of the body in order to regulate heart rate, breathing, digestion, mental function, weight and energy levels. An estimated 20 million Americans have thyroid disease and up to 60% are not diagnosed.* Board Certified Endocrinologist Dr. Heather Corn with CMH Endocrinology Center, Bolivar, is an expert in treating patients with endocrine system issues. We offer advanced thyroid care, including: underactive (hypo) thy- roid; overactive (hyper) thyroid; and thyroid nodules or enlargement. Call CMH Endocrinology Center at 417-328-7000 to make an appointment. *data from American Thyroid Association 2 VITALITY Spring 2021