2 VITALITY Fall 2024 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 Charlotte Marsch Aaron Tallant 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. 2024 © 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 Growing to serve you After months of site preparation, construction progress on the CMH expansion is becoming more visible. You can follow the progress online at cmhbolivar.info/ construction. Our expansion project is just one facet of CMH’s growth. Several of our specialty clinics are adding physicians and expanding their services. The CMH Dermatology Clinic is adding Mohs surgery to treat highrisk skin cancers. New physicians are joining CMH in orthopedics, general surgery and cardiology. This fall, we are adding a new specialty—nephrology—to provide complete kidney care. CMH’s continual growth means that we can better meet your health care needs. For the start of a new school year, this issue of Vitality focuses on children’s health. On pages 6–9, you’ll find valuable insights on supporting children with depression and talking to kids about the dangers of vaping—a growing concern among teens. You can also learn about Stephens Pharmacy’s new tobacco cessation classes to help anyone who wants to quit using tobacco. Annual checkups are so important for maintaining optimal health for both children and adults. Discover tips on how to make the most of your annual visits on pages 12–13. Thank you for your ongoing trust in CMH. We are committed to growing and expanding to meet your health care needs now and in the future. Michael Calhoun, CEO/Executive Director Citizens Memorial Hospital and the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation
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