Juris P. Simanis, M.D., MPH, MSPH, FAAFP, DiMM, FAWM, DiDMM, a board-certified sports medicine physician with Citizens Memorial Hospital, was a featured speaker at the 2025 Wilderness Medical Society Winter Conference in Crested Butte, Colorado, in February. more

In an effort to enhance road safety and protect first responders and roadway workers, the Bolivar City Fire Department has integrated HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud digital alerting into its vehicles. more

In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the Polk County Health Center hopes to raise awareness of a program designed to empower women to prioritize their health. Through the Show Me Healthy Women program, the center provides free initial care for breast and cervical cancers which are aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing the risks of cancer through early detection. more

A group of local investors has successfully acquired LimeBank, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the community-focused institution. This acquisition signals a renewed commitment to empowering local decision-making and delivering personalized banking services tailored to the unique needs of the region. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital recognized Auxiliary volunteer Barbara Owens with the 2025 Lillian Hutcheson Award during the Auxiliary’s quarterly meeting April 18. more

Curtis P. Schreiber, M.D., board-certified neurologist and dementia specialist with Missouri Memory Center at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, presented on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease at the 2025 International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders in Vienna, Austria. The event was held April 1-5. more

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Citizens Memorial Hospital has upgraded to 3D mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, at the CMH Breast Center. This advanced technology helps detect breast cancer earlier. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and Bolivar Family Care Center announce that Jessica Locke, PMHNP-BC, has transitioned from providing behavioral health care at Ash Grove Family Medical Center and Humansville Family Medical Center to serving patients at the CMH Behavioral Health Transitional Clinic in Bolivar. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the CMH Addiction Recovery Program in Bolivar welcome licensed clinical social worker Justin Johns, MSW, LCSW, to the medical staff. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces that Jason Bailey, D.O., has joined the medical staff at CMH Pulmonology Clinic in Bolivar. He joins board certified pulmonologists Brian Kim, M.D. and Michael Loggan, M.D., FCCP. more

Ozarks Community Health Center (OCHC) is thrilled to announce the first and only optometry clinic in Hickory County, designed to serve not only our local community, but also the surrounding counties. This service will be located on the lower level at the OCHC Hermitage Dental Building on 18627 Jackson Street, offering eye care for residents in a region previously underserved in optometric care. more

Ash Grove Family Medical Center and Humansville Family Medical Center announce the addition of Brooke Tabor, PMHNP-BC, a certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, to the medical staff. more

Friday, Feb. 14, was an exciting day for Citizens Memorial Hospital as they observed the Topping Out ceremony on the new construction. more

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

Scott Dennis, PA-C, shifts focus to BFCC walk-in care more

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