citizensmemorial.com 3 Dialysis Center breaks ground More than 150 community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the CMH Dialysis Center on Nov. 7, 2024. The ceremony included several speakers from CMH and the community, along with the ceremonial turning of dirt. The center will have 16 hemodialysis chairs, each facing the large windows offering scenic views. It will also feature a patient room for home peritoneal and hemodialysis education, a waiting room, staff support areas, and a dialysis water room. The CMH Nephrology Clinic, currently in the Douglas Medical Center, will relocate to the new facility once it opens, providing convenient access to comprehensive kidney care in a single location. Nephrologist Russell Davis, D.O., joined the CMH medical staff and the new CMH Nephrology Clinic in September 2024. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of kidney conditions. “I’m very excited to get the dialysis unit going,” Dr. Davis says. “This is fantastic that we’re building a brand-new facility where people that are coming to spend 12 hours a week with us are able to enjoy the scenery outside of a window in a well-thoughtout, well-designed unit.” The 10,000-square-foot facility will cost about $9 million and is being financed by OakStar Bank in Springfield. Pulse Design Group, Kansas City, is the architect and JE Dunn, Springfield, is the general contractor. CMH Patient Portal is better than ever The Citizens Memorial Hospital Patient Portal has a new look and user experience with a recent upgrade to the website and mobile app. All patient portal users will see a new design with improved navigation that makes it easier to move between menu options. Patients can also view all upcoming appointments in a calendar format. The responsive design includes enhanced features to support accessibility for all patients. The most significant upgrade is the addition of the current-stay dashboard. Patients who are admitted to the hospital and residents of our residential care and skilled nursing facilities will have access to the dashboard. For more information about the CMH Patient Portal, go to bit.ly/ CMHPatientPortal. For more information about the CMH Nephrology Clinic, go to citizensmemorial.com.
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