Olive Branches Hospice House recently opened its doors to the public, creating an inviting space to provide end-of-life care for guests. more

Miles for Smiles Dental Clinic, located at 203 East Broadway Street on the northwest corner of the Bolivar square, will be changing its name to Bolivar Dental Clinic, effective June 19, 2023. more

Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs and Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility in Stockton received the 2023 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. The American Healthcare Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) gives the award to facilities that meet standards for quality and service. The CMH Foundation owns and operates both facilities. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes licensed clinical psychologist, Stephen Belk, Psy.D, to the CMH medical staff. Dr. Belk will see patients at Bolivar Family Care Center in Bolivar. more

Citizens Memorial Hospice is hosting bereavement support group classes starting Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. at CMH Douglas Medical Center, North entrance, Classroom A, 1155 West Parkview St., in Bolivar. Participants will use the information services door. more

There are many reasons why people who use drugs and alcohol do not get the help they need to overcome their addictions and other issues. more

The annual Community Play Day, hosted by Polk County Community Connections, will take place on Saturday, June 3. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently celebrated service milestones for 254 employees who have reached five to 40 years of service to CMH. more

Jerald Andrews recently joined Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation as a campaign adviser.  more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the addition of orthopedic hand surgeon J. Scott Swango, M.D., to its medical staff. more

See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details. more

Bolivar Technical College held a memorable graduation ceremony to honor the remarkable achievements of the Professional Nursing (RN) Class of 2023. The event took place on May 6th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the lives of these dedicated individuals who have successfully completed their rigorous academic journey. more