2 VITALITY Summer 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 Leading with care and safety Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) works daily to build and strengthen a culture where safety for all of our patients and clinical staff members is our top priority. During a weeklong focus on patient safety this spring, we awarded the inaugural CMH Patient Safety Award to Rebecca Brown. Brown is a restorative certified nurse assistant at one of our long-term care facilities, Colonial Springs Healthcare Center, in Buffalo. She is one of CMH’s 50-plus safety champions—front-line staff in clinical areas who help their peers focus on safety. Learn more about her significant safety efforts on page 3. Another aspect of safe, quality care is recruiting the best physicians to provide new services to our patients. One of our newest physicians, nephrologist Russell Davis, D.O., with the CMH Nephrology Clinic, can monitor kidney function to provide early intervention in people at high risk of developing kidney disease. On page 10, learn more about how high blood pressure and diabetes— among the most common chronic health conditions in our service area—increase the risk of kidney disease. Pulmonologist Jason Bailey, D.O., joined CMH this spring. On pages 6 and 7, you’ll learn about the Ion robotic bronchoscopy procedure he uses to biopsy lung nodules. The ability to biopsy small nodules can help diagnose lung cancer at an early stage. In this issue, you’ll also read about summer safety, the importance of well-child visits, measles and easy exercises for older adults. Stay safe and make unforgettable memories this summer!
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