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Thomas Blansett, Psy.D.
Providers

CMH welcomes licensed clinical psychologist Thomas Blansett to medical staff

  • 15 May 2025
Parkview Health Care Facility
Awards

Parkview Health Care Facility earns 5-star CMS rating

  • 12 May 2025
Ash Grove Healthcare Facility
Awards

Ash Grove Healthcare Facility earns 5-star CMS rating

  • 12 May 2025
power wheelchairs and three people standing
Services

CMH Home Medical Equipment expands power mobility services

  • 09 May 2025
CMH logo CMH long-term care facilities receive state safety awards
Awards

CMH long-term care facilities receive state safety awards

  • 08 May 2025
man in wheelchair and a woman caring for him
Events

CMH long-term care facilities to celebrate National Long-Term Care Week

  • 08 May 2025
Alecia Robinson, LNHA
Staff

Alecia Robinson named administrator for Ash Grove Healthcare Facility

  • 30 April 2025
Juris Simanis, M.D.
Providers

Sports medicine physician Dr. Juris Simanis presents at medical conference

  • 30 April 2025
Shantelle Posten, Barbara Owens and Tregg Geren
Awards

CMH honors Barbara Owens with Hutcheson Award

  • 30 April 2025
Shannon Gronniger
Staff

Environmental Services worker earns national caregiving award

  • 29 April 2025
Curtis Schreiber, M.D., speaking from a stage
Providers

Neurologist Dr. Curtis Schreiber presents at international Alzheimer’s conference

  • 25 April 2025
Kurt Bravata, M.D.
Providers

Kurt Bravata, M.D., transitions to family practice and medical director role in Pleasant Hope

  • 15 April 2025
3 illustrated blue and white cone flowers on a green background ith Blossom Bash text
Events

Parkview Health Care Facility to host inaugural Blossom Bash this spring

  • 15 April 2025
3D mammography machine
Services

CMH Breast Center upgrades to 3D mammography

  • 26 March 2025
Jason Bailey, D.O.
Providers

Jason Bailey, D.O., pulmonologist, joins CMH Pulmonology Clinic

  • 25 March 2025
Justin Johns, MSW, LCSW
Providers

CMH welcomes Justin Johns, MSW, LCSW, to the addiction recovery program

  • 25 March 2025
Jessica Locke, PMHNP-BC
Providers

Jessica Locke, PMHNP-BC, joins CMH Behavioral Health Transitional Clinic

  • 25 March 2025
Maycee Venable
Community Events

Free Easter event to be held at Parkview Health Care Facility

  • 11 March 2025
Rebecca Brown, RCNA
Staff

Rebecca Brown receives CMH Patient Safety Award

  • 11 March 2025
CMH logo CMH, Cedar County Ambulance District prepare for leadership transition

CMH, Cedar County Ambulance District prepare for leadership transition

  • 10 March 2025
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
Services

Colonial Springs Healthcare Center kitchen remodel set for March

  • 27 February 2025
Paula Clemmons, Amber Howe, Brandy Johnson and Christy Kowiti
Staff

Colonial Springs announces four new managers

  • 27 February 2025
four golfers
CMH Foundation Events

35th annual CMH Foundation Medical Excellence Golf Classic scheduled for June 5

  • 27 February 2025
sunrise
Community Events Services

CMH Hospice to host bereavement support group classes this spring

  • 26 February 2025
CMH Topping Out Ceremony
Community Events Growth

CMH Topping Out Ceremony is Feb. 14

  • 31 January 2025
CMH logo Free memory screenings to be offered Feb. 25 at Polk County Library

Free memory screenings to be offered Feb. 25 at Polk County Library

  • 31 January 2025
hand holding a pink and blue ribbon
Events Services

Support group for miscarriage and infant loss begins Feb. 20

  • 30 January 2025
CMH logo CMH awards $194,147 in ToRCH grants to community partners
Community

CMH awards $194,147 in ToRCH grants to community partners

  • 30 January 2025
Emily Long, DNP, FNP-BC
Providers

Emily Long, DNP, FNP-BC, joins Willard Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic

  • 30 January 2025
Mandy D'Agostino, FNP-C, and Scott Dennis, PA-C
Providers

Mandy D’Agostino, FNP-C, transitions to family practice provider at Bolivar Family Care Center

  • 22 January 2025
Gary R. Highfill, M.D.
Providers

CMH welcomes Dr. Gary R. Highfill, otolaryngologist

  • 21 January 2025
CMH Medical Excellence Scholarship
CMH Foundation Community

CMH accepting applications for Medical Excellence scholarships

  • 21 January 2025
Brooke Tabor, PMHNP-BC
Providers

Ash Grove Family Medical Center and Humansville Family Medical Center welcome Brooke Tabor, PMHNP-BC, to medical staff

  • 21 January 2025
CMH logo CMH upgrades Patient Portal experience
Services

CMH upgrades Patient Portal experience

  • 21 January 2025
Chris McBratney, Roy Pace and Tim Francka
Staff

CMH Foundation administrators named to healthcare leadership roles

  • 17 January 2025
S. Craig Morris, M.D.
Providers

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist earns board certification

  • 13 January 2025
Stephanie Breault, FNP-BC
Providers

Willard Medical Center welcomes Stephanie Breault, FNP-BC, to medical staff

  • 13 January 2025
Jennifer Gamber, FNP-C
Providers

Jennifer Gamber, FNP-C, joins Osceola Medical Center

  • 13 January 2025
Tara Akins, Sara Hennessy, Jon Moores, Jolene Warren
Staff

CMH appoints new directors to four positions

  • 13 January 2025
Murphy Mastin, M.D.
Providers

CMH dermatologist earns Mohs board certification

  • 09 January 2025
5-star CMS rating
Services

Community Springs Healthcare receives CMS five-star rating

  • 09 January 2025
Kaleigh Beyersdoerfer
Staff

CMH welcomes new physical therapist in Greenfield

  • 08 January 2025
Russell Davis, D.O.
Providers

Nephrologist earns specialty board certification

  • 08 January 2025
A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Awards

Citizens Memorial Hospital maintains an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

  • 15 November 2024
People turning dirt with a shovel
Events Growth

Community members join CMH for dialysis center groundbreaking

  • 08 November 2024
Evans Drugs
Growth Services

CMH acquires Evans Drugs pharmacies in Bolivar and Buffalo

  • 05 November 2024
Lights of Remembrance
CMH Foundation Events

CMH to host Lights of Remembrance ‘Cheer-ity’ event Nov. 11

  • 01 November 2024
Worksite Wellness Silver Award
Awards

CMH earns Missouri Silver Level Workplace Wellness Award

  • 01 November 2024
HQIC Platinum Recognition
Awards

CMH receives platinum award for quality improvement and patient safety

  • 01 November 2024
Teresa Hagedorn, DNP, FNP-BC, CMH Walk-In Clinic
Providers

CMH Walk-In Clinic welcomes Teresa Hagedorn, DNP, FNP-BC

  • 23 October 2024
Chest Pain - MI Registry
Services

CMH among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients

  • 23 October 2024
Three people with an AED
Community

CMH contributes to Polk County Sheriff’s Office AED program

  • 22 October 2024
Certified Acute Stroke Ready Center
Services

Citizens Memorial Hospital receives Acute Stroke Ready Center certification from DNV

  • 21 October 2024
CMH Dialysis Clinic rendering
Events Growth

CMH to break ground on new dialysis center

  • 18 October 2024
Shawndee Knight and Karona Paschke
Providers

CMH welcomes two nurse practitioners

  • 11 October 2024
four men holding metal signs
CMH Foundation Events

Forty-two teams compete in CMH Sporting Clay Fundraiser

  • 26 September 2024
Girl and boy dressed up for Halloween
Services

CMH Pediatric Clinic to offer drive-thru flu shot clinics

  • 23 September 2024
ClearBalance Healthcare
Services

CMH introduces new payment plans through ClearBalance

  • 23 September 2024
CMH logo First patients in SWMO receive Kisunla infusions at CMH this week
Services

First patients in SWMO receive Kisunla infusions at CMH this week

  • 18 September 2024
Rachel Pruett, M.D.
Providers

CMH welcomes Dr. Rachel Pruett, general surgeon

  • 30 August 2024
Justin Bryant, Tim Branstetter and Justin Hamlet
Staff

Three CMH employees take new leadership roles in plant facilities

  • 30 August 2024
Susan Lenz, SLP, received the 2024 Troy Pinion Servant Leader Award at CMH
Staff

Susan Lenz receives servant leadership award from CMH

  • 30 August 2024
Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility
Services

Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility earns four-star rating from CMS

  • 30 August 2024
Dishang R. Bhavsar, M.D.
Providers

CMH welcomes interventional cardiologist Dr. Dishang R. Bhavsar

  • 29 August 2024
Ajdin Kobic, M.D.
Providers

CMH welcomes dermatologist Ajdin Kobic, M.D., to medical staff

  • 28 August 2024
Franco Aguilar, M.D.
Providers

Franco Aguilar, M.D., joins CMH Willard Medical Center

  • 26 August 2024
Valerie Noblitt
Awards Staff

Valerie Noblitt receives state award

  • 21 August 2024
Debbie Elkins, July 2024 TULIP Award winner

Debbie Elkins receives the July 2024 CMH TULIP Award

  • 20 August 2024
Timbra Keller, CNA
TULIP Awards

June 2024 CMH TULIP Award goes to Timbra Keller

  • 16 August 2024
Jennifer Keller, LPN
DAISY Awards

Jennifer Keller receives the June 2024 CMH DAISY Award

  • 16 August 2024
Kendika Abrams, M.D.
Providers

CMH welcomes Kendika Abrams, M.D. to medical staff

  • 12 August 2024
Lisa Hogan, RN, MSN
Staff

Lisa Hogan joins CMH’s quality team

  • 09 August 2024
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Awards Services

Citizens Memorial Hospital receives 4-star CMS rating

  • 31 July 2024
Mariah Hollabaugh receiving an award
Staff

CMH pharmacy director receives national recognition

  • 25 July 2024
CMH logo CMH boosts employee wages with $4 million investment
Staff

CMH boosts employee wages with $4 million investment

  • 23 July 2024
Josh Stafford
TULIP Awards

Josh Stafford receives May 2024 TULIP Award

  • 16 July 2024
Ashton Breesawitz, RN
DAISY Awards

Ashton Breesawitz receives May 2024 CMH DAISY Award

  • 16 July 2024
CMH logo CMH celebrates service milestones for 263 employees
Staff

CMH celebrates service milestones for 263 employees

  • 16 July 2024
Mike Debus, live performance artist
Events

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation’s inaugural Soirée set for Sept. 28

  • 15 July 2024
Jenna Hicks, MBA, BSN, RN, Director of Quality and Population Health and Donna Shelby, Director of Medical Staff Services and Physician Recruitment
Staff

CMH announces leadership changes

  • 15 July 2024
Curtis Schreiber, M.D.
Providers Services

FDA approves Kisunla (donanemab), CMH patients take part in FDA-approved drug trial

  • 02 July 2024
CMH logo Stephens Pharmacy now offers tobacco cessation classes
Events

Stephens Pharmacy now offers tobacco cessation classes

  • 28 June 2024
CMH logo CMH Marketing receives national awards
Staff

CMH Marketing receives national awards

  • 28 June 2024
Community Springs residents holding duck hatchlings
Community

Community Springs residents incubate duck eggs, hatch ducklings

  • 21 June 2024
Shannon Gronniger and Heath Southwick
TULIP Awards

CMH awards two TULIP Awards in April 2024

  • 14 June 2024
Julie Gordon, RN, with the CMH Medical Surgical Unit
DAISY Awards

Julie Gordon receives CMH DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for April 2024

  • 14 June 2024
Sponsors donated nearly $60,000 to the CMH Medical Excellence Scholarship Fund
Events

56 teams compete in 34th annual CMH Golf Classic

  • 14 June 2024
Chad Law, D.O., family medicine
Providers

Chad Law, D.O., joins CMH Ash Grove Family Medical Center

  • 31 May 2024
Wren Hall, Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation with Bolivar Intermediate School students and sponsor
Community

CMH Foundation receives donation from Bolivar Intermediate School Student Council

  • 28 May 2024
Clay shooting team of four
Events

CMH Foundation to host sporting clay shoot Sept. 20

  • 28 May 2024
Sunlight rays shining through a forest
Community

CMH Hospice to host bereavement support group classes

  • 17 May 2024
Michael Calhoun, CEO/Executive Director and 10K age division winner, Kim Graves.
Events

CMH Heroes for Hospice announces race results

  • 13 May 2024
Painters applying a fresh coat of paint
Services

Community Springs Healthcare Facility announces facility renovations

  • 08 May 2024
A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Awards

Citizens Memorial Hospital earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

  • 01 May 2024
Cathy Bird Wallace, RN
DAISY Awards

Cathy Bird Wallace named recipient of the March 2024 CMH DAISY Award

  • 29 April 2024
Kaisha Hooper, FNP-C
Providers

Kaisha Hooper, FNP-C, joins El Dorado Springs Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic

  • 15 April 2024
Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C
Providers

Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, joins Southside Medical Center

  • 15 April 2024
Juris Simanis, M.D., CAQSM, RMSK, FAAFP, MPH, MsPH, DiMM, FAWM, DiDMM
Providers

Dr. Simanis finishes wilderness medicine ‘Triple Crown’

  • 11 April 2024
Monica Lunsford
TULIP Awards

Monica Lunsford receives the March 2024 CMH TULIP Award

  • 09 April 2024
Ash Carrel and Stacy Black
Staff

Butterfield Residential Care Center names new administrator, activities director

  • 03 April 2024
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