citizensmemorial.com 3 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. CMH NEWS CMH honored seven employees with the first CMH Behavioral Health Awards. The awards recognize our behavioral health providers for demonstrating exceptional involvement, dedication and behavioral health support. Most Innovative: Kurt Bravata, M.D. Champion of the Year: Angela Long, MSN Provider of the Year: Bryan Flueckiger, M.D. Child/Adolescent Provider of the Year: Nicole Twenter, LPC School-Based Counselor of the Year: Melissa Moores, LCSW Front Line Staff of the Year: Rebecca Melton, R.N. Most Inspirational: Dawnielle Robinson, LPC CMH, SBU PARTNER FOR STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Citizens Memorial Hospital and Southwest Baptist University announced their formalized partnerships for student medical care in August 2023. CMH provides medical services at SBU’s health clinic and continues a partnership for sports medicine care for studentathletes. “With this partnership, SBU students receive expert medical care with the convenience of being in Bolivar,” says Michael Calhoun, CEO/Executive Director of CMH and the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. “We are excited to provide on-campus medical services for all SBU students and proud to be the preferred medical provider for the SBU Bearcats.” Medical services CMH provides medical services at SBU’s health clinic. A nurse provides basic health care services, including treatment for common illnesses and ailments, basic checkups, and health assessments. For medical conditions requiring a higher level of care, the nurse coordinates virtual appointments with medical providers or referrals to a clinic or hospital. Sports medicine Team physicians S. Craig Morris, M.D., and Juris P. Simanis, M.D., FAAFP, CAQSM, RMSK, work closely with the university’s athletic trainers to provide holistic medical care. The physicians provide medical oversight for student-athletes. Dr. Morris is the medical director for the SBU sports medicine program. “I am thankful for our partners at CMH and thrilled that our students will benefit from the care of quality health professionals both on the field and across campus,” says Rick Melson, Ph.D., President of SBU. “The health and safety of our students is a primary responsibility, and SBU is proud to make these investments that enhance our services.” CMH named an Economic Impact honoree Citizens Memorial Hospital was named a 2023 Springfield Business Journal Economic Impact Award honoree in the 36–74 Years in Business category. SBJ honored CMH for financial performance, community involvement and overall impact in the Ozarks region. CMH has appeared on the Economic Impact Awards list eight times since SBJ established the awards program in 2000. SBJ held a reception and awards dinner on July 20 at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. Seven employees receive CMH Behavioral Health Awards
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