Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation announce recent changes to its boards of directors. more

Arralyn Cline, a junior at Bolivar High School, is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 21-23, just outside Boston, on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus. more

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will hold a blood drive at Citizens Memorial Hospital from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. more

All are invited to join with Polk County Community Connections at the regular monthly meeting time for the annual ‘Gathering Practice.’ The event, at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, May 4, is in the community rooms at Citizens Memorial Hospital, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar. Guest speaker is Dwain Banner, owner of Creator Designs with special music provided by Jeremy and Kim Scowden, owners of Stellar Real Estate. Rolls, coffee and juice are provided by CMH. 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

April is National Donate Life Month, a time devoted to educate Americans about organ donation and to promote and celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donations. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital is hosting its next CMH Breakfast Club on Tuesday, May 2, 7-8 a.m., in CMH Community Room 2. more

Central Care Cancer Center will be hosting a Food Truck Festival starting at 10 a.m. on North Pike Avenue in the downtown area of Bolivar near Dunnegan Gallery of Art. more

Monday, May 1 — Sloppy Joe, pickle, onion, potato chips, side salad, peaches. more

Nursing is a demanding profession that requires continuous education and training to keep up with the latest developments in patient care. Traditional training methods can be time-consuming, expensive, and sometimes impractical for colleges. However, thanks to advances in technology, virtual reality (VR) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for training healthcare professionals. more

A block party event called Caring for Caris will be held all day on Saturday, April 22 to raise funds for Caris Sheldon, a 10-and-a-half-year-old girl from Bolivar who was born with cerebral palsy. more

Cathy Graham, a certified nursing assistant for nursing support staff at Citizens Memorial Hospital, was named the February 2023 CMH TULIP Award winner. more

The Greater Polk County Farmers Market held their 15-Year Celebration Easter Family Fun Day on the morning of Saturday, April 15. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces plans to expand employee recognition with the DAISY Nurse Leadership Award. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the appointment of Marcello A. Assmann, M.D., to the CMH medical staff. more

Monday, April 17 — BBQ beef, baked potato, cheese, sour cream, onion, side salad, cherry cake. more

Dian Hofmeister, a registered nurse with Citizens Memorial Hospital’s Home Care Services, was named the February 2023 CMH DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner. more

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation recently accepted a check for $3,875 from Humansville High School Student Council for patients at the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH. The students raised money through their Pink Out basketball game in January. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital announces the appointment of Julia Magdici, certified family nurse practitioner, to the CMH medical staff.  more

Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. more

Monday, April 10 — Sloppy Joe, pickle and onion, potato chips, side salad, banana pudding, celebration cake. more

Navigating the scholarship application process can be overwhelming for many students, particularly those who are unfamiliar with the various resources and opportunities available to them. Fortunately, many educational institutions have staff members dedicated to helping students find and apply for scholarships. The team at Bolivar Technical College (BTC) is committed to providing students with the support and guidance they need to access a range of scholarship opportunities. By helping students secure funding for their education, the college staff aim to empower students to reach their full potential and pursue their academic and professional goals with confidence. more

The community is invited to get active and to celebrate 100 years of the Dunnegan Memorial Park at the Polk County Health Center’s upcoming National Walking Day event. more

Monday, April 3 — Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, baked beans, orange sherbet. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital promoted three employees to new leadership roles in December 2022 as CMH continues to expand behavioral health services. more