citizensmemorial.com 3 CMH Auxiliary volunteer Kent Brummell received the 2026 Lillian Hutcheson Award. The Lillian Hutcheson Award goes to an outstanding volunteer who demonstrates commitment, dedication and compassion to patients, residents and the organization. It is named in honor of Lillian Hutcheson, who founded the Auxiliary program before CMH opened in 1982. Brummell has volunteered 6,887 hours since 2017. He volunteers at the hospital information desk, as a hospital guide, picking up shredding material and as a hospice volunteer. He is also the Auxiliary’s first vice president. “Kent embodies everything the Lillian Hutcheson Award stands for,” says Shantelle Posten, director of volunteers. “I am so grateful for his willingness to fill several roles as both a volunteer and a leader, and I am honored to recognize Kent with this year’s award.” For more information about joining the CMH Auxiliary, visit cmhbolivar.info/auxiliary or call Posten at 417-328-6432. CMH symptom checker helps you make informed decisions bit.ly/CMHCareApp CMH Care app cmhbolivar.info/ symptom-checker CMH website 1 2 CMH honors Kent Brummell with Hutcheson Award When you or a loved one isn’t feeling well, it can be difficult to know what to do. Our symptom checker can help you determine whether you need to get help now, get help soon or can provide care at home. The system also includes practical care suggestions for various illnesses. Two ways to access the symptom checker: Spring 2026 safety grade recognizes commitment to patient safety Citizens Memorial Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. The hospital also received top marks in spring and fall 2024. Leapfrog assigns letter grades of “A” through “F” to general hospitals To learn more about CMH’s safety grade and find tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org. CMH earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade across the country using evidencebased measures of patient safety, including errors, accidents, injuries and infections. “This recognition reflects the commitment of our physicians and staff to provide safe, high-quality care every day,” says Michael Calhoun, CEO and executive director of Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. “Patient safety is at the center of everything we do. We continue to strengthen our processes, invest in our teams and ensure our patients receive the best possible care.”
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