2 VITALITY Fall 2026 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 Braden Rothdiener Katie Duncan 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. 2026 © 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 Working together for a healthier future Building a strong healthcare workforce is essential to meeting the needs of our community today and in the future. That work requires meaningful partnerships and shared commitment. In this issue, you’ll read about local partnerships and resources for students to start exploring healthcare careers in high school. Collaborations with Bolivar Technical College and the Alliance for Healthcare Education are helping support the future healthcare workforce. We are also investing in the next generation through paid summer internships, job shadowing opportunities and employment for high school students. Learn more on pages 5 and 15. Our annual reader survey is also in this issue. Please take a few minutes to fill out the printed version or answer the questions online. We appreciate feedback from our readers. Finally, our annual Soirée fundraising event on Sept. 26 will benefit the Dialysis Center Patient Fund. CMH began offering dialysis services in January, and we are seeing many ways to help these patients. Learn more about the Dialysis Center on pages 8 and 9. Together, we are building a stronger future for the communities we serve. Thank you for your continued support, feedback and generosity. Whether you’re completing our survey, attending the Soirée or simply staying engaged with our mission, you play an important role in advancing care close to home.
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