The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Research Department and the Missouri Memory Center in Bolivar, will host free memory screenings on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Polk County Library, 1690 W. Broadway St., in Bolivar. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and Dr. Curtis P. Schreiber will share a brief presentation at 1:15 p.m. more

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Citizens Memorial Hospital is offering a new support group for individuals who have experienced a miscarriage or infant loss. A six-week bereavement class will begin Thursday, Feb. 20. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the addition of Dr. Gary R. Highfill, M.D., an otolaryngologist, to its medical staff. more

S. Craig Morris, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center, has earned board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. more

Each year, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors a classroom grant for teachers through the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund administered by the Junior Membership. Two grants are available for each state and for the District of Columbia. Applicants must be a classroom teacher for grades kindergarten through 12th grade (public or private school), be sponsored by a local DAR chapter and complete the grant award application. Proposed projects must directly benefit students in the classroom. Funds may be used for supplies and educational resources, but the applicant must detail how these items help to further the educational goals of the DAR. Grants must directly impact students and may not be used for continuing education/workshops for the teacher. more

Saturday, Jan. 18, was the second annual Deer Hunters Dinner held at the Polk County Fairgrounds. more

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Russell Davis, D.O, with Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Nephrology Clinic in Bolivar, has earned board certification in nephrology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Davis joined the CMH medical staff in August 2024. more

Murphy R. Mastin, M.D., a dermatologist at Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Dermatology Clinic in Bolivar, has earned board certification in the dermatology subspecialty Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, also known as Mohs surgery, through the American Board of Dermatology. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has upgraded its Patient Portal with a new design and improved features. The changes, launched Jan. 14, apply to both the website and mobile app. The URL, app and login information remain the same. more

Three Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation long-term care administrators have been named to prominent leadership roles in state and national healthcare organizations. more

The SBU Women’s basketball team secured their third conference win of the season as they defeated the Lincoln University (MO) Blue Tigers 77-52, on Saturday, Jan 11. The season sweep of the Blue Tigers moves them to 5-8 (3-4 GLVC) on the season. more

This January, the Polk County Health Center is highlighting the importance of women's health and cervical cancer screenings. As a participant in the Show Me Healthy Women program, the center provides free initial care for cervical and breast cancers which are aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing the risks of cancer through early detection. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently appointed directors to four positions. They are filling roles in community relations and development, nursing, information technology and accounting. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital has been awarded the Platinum Medal from Hospital Quality Innovators through the Health Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program. more

The Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) Auxiliary will host its annual bake sale on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held on the 2nd floor LimeBank, located at 1630 South Killingsworth, Bolivar. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital broke ground on the CMH Dialysis Center Thursday, Nov. 7. More than 150 community members were present to celebrate the milestone. The ceremony included several speakers from CMH and the community, along with the ceremonial turning of dirt. more

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Citizens Memorial Hospital has received certification from DNV as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, recognizing its ability to handle strokes and stroke-related medical problems. CMH is also a designated Level III Stroke Center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. for its new dialysis center. The public is invited to attend. The center will be located at 1160 W. Parkview St. in Bolivar. more

Polk County Community Connections will host its monthly breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Polk County Senior Center, 1850 W. Broadway, Bolivar. A free breakfast is provided. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital is acquiring the Evans Drugs pharmacy locations in Bolivar and Buffalo effective Dec. 1. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the CMH Walk-In Clinic announce the appointment of family nurse practitioner Teresa Hagedorn to the CMH medical staff. more