2 VITALITY Fall 2025 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 Katie Duncan 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. 2025 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. We’d love to hear from you on social media facebook.com/citizensmemorial x.com/cmhbolivar instagram.com/cmhbolivar linkedin.com/company/citizens-memorial-healthcare Michael Calhoun, CEO/Executive Director Citizens Memorial Hospital and the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Making advanced treatments more accessible Through our partnership with Central Care Cancer Center, patients have received the best in cancer care in Bolivar for the past two decades. We’re making some changes to that partnership, starting in January 2026, to enhance care coordination and support continued innovation. We’re excited about the future of cancer care at Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH). Patients will still receive the same great care from the same medical staff, led by Leo Shunyakov, M.D. He is a nationally recognized cancer doctor, at the forefront of cancer research and treatment. On pages 12 and 13, you’ll learn more about the partnership and how we support cancer patients beyond medical care. On page 7, you’ll learn about a new procedure at CMH that helps people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema breathe better. The life-changing Zephyr® Valve treatment, administered by Jason Bailey, D.O., a pulmonologist at CMH, can help improve lung function and reduce shortness of breath. In this issue, you’ll also learn about a specialized therapy for treating childhood trauma on page 9 and varicose vein treatment on page 14. As your local health care partner, we’re here to make sure you and your loved ones have access to the care you need, when you need it. Together, we’re building a healthier future—right here at home.
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