2 VITALITY Winter 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 How we’re building workforce pipelines As we expand services and open new facilities in the coming months, workforce development is one of the most important parts of our future planning. No single approach will build the talent pipeline we need today or tomorrow. That’s why partnerships and a variety of strategies are essential to ensure that we can continue providing excellent care for years to come. Our longtime partnership with Bolivar Technical College (BTC) is key to training many new nurses. BTC students complete clinical training at CMH, and we hire many of their graduates. We also partner with Southwest Baptist University’s Bolivar campus nursing program. This fall, we joined The Alliance for Healthcare Education, based in Springfield. This first-of-its-kind model expands workforce development beyond our community. Read more about it on page 5. Supporting career growth is another focus. Our “Step Up for Success” program offers scholarships, tuition help and loan forgiveness to help students and employees build their skills. Learn more at cmhbolivar.info/success. Workforce development touches many aspects of our work. In this issue, you’ll also find stories that support health and well-being, including tips for better sleep on page 10, winter health guidance on page 12 and the Foundation Impact Report following page 8, highlighting ways donors help patients. By investing in our people and partnerships, we are preparing to meet the needs of our communities today and into the future.
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