In recognition of breast cancer awareness this October, 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

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes two new nurse practitioners to the medical staff including Karona Paschke, FNP-C, and Shawndee Knight, WHNP-BC. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital Pediatric Clinic will offer three drive-thru flu shot clinics for children ages 6 months through high school seniors on Thursday, Oct. 3, Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4-6 p.m. outside the clinic located at 1195 N. Oakland Avenue in Bolivar. more