Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Fall 2019

2 VITALITY Fall 2019 A fond farewell You may have heard recently that I announced my retirement and will pass the torch in January 2020. I have absolutely loved serving our patients and residents for the last 38 years. During that time, Citizens Memorial has grown significantly and has services in eight counties in southwest Missouri, including Benton, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Hickory, northern Greene, Polk and St. Clair. You can read more about the upcoming changes on page 3. Make plans to attend our 16th annual Burgundy Ball Gala, featuring country music legend Lorrie Morgan, on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. Purchase tickets by calling 417-328-6318 . School is in session, and that means wellness checkups and vaccinations. Read page 5 for tips that will help your child be healthy. What is the best way to fight germs? Washing your hands! Check out page 7 and learn all five steps for optimal handwashing. Have you injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)? It is more common than you think. Approximately 200,000 ACL injuries are diagnosed every year. On page 8 we list some answers to key questions about this injury. Our board certified surgeons at CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center are experts that can help you. Give them a call at 417-777-2663 . Music can help seniors restore lost memories and improve lives. At Colonial Springs Healthcare Center, our music program uses donated iPods and other digital devices to create personalized playlists that are programmed specifically for residents. It has had positive effects on residents, especially those in the Memory Care unit. Read page 15 for more information. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles in this issue of Vitality magazine. Thank you for choosing CMH as your health care provider. Donald J. Babb, CEO/Executive Director WELCOME FEATURES UPDATES 9 Ten telltale signs of Parkinson’s disease Watch out for these red flags. 12 In the know about your nose Fun facts about this vital organ. 6 Stay healthy The 411 on ways to maintain wellness year-round. 10 Do you have the breast cancer gene? How a family history may—or may not— raise your risk. Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai 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 Donald J. Babb Marketing Director Tamera Heitz-Peek Marketing Department Tessa Arnold AaronTallant Wren Hall Stephen Grainger 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. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Donald J. Babb, CEO/Executive Director