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Our mission is to provide safe, exceptional, and compassionate care to our communities with an empha

CMH EMS mission is to provide safe, exceptional, and compassionate care to our communities with an emphasis on highly trained and empowered staff. CMH EMS Education mission is to provide state-of-the-art education to develop and support a team of exceptional emergency medical professionals. We have five (5) stations, eight (8) on-duty ambulances, and 82 employees serving the counties of Polk, Hickory, Cedar, and St Clair (total population of almost 65,000) and respond to over 9,000 calls for service per year. Our education branch provided almost 5,000 hours of continuing education in 2016 and is a paramedic-level accredited training entity with the state of Missouri. Annual training includes Competencies, CEUs, EMT Refresher, Paramedic Refresher, EMT Academy, and will be adding a Paramedic Academy in 2017.

12/12/2025

🚨NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE 🚨
In case you missed it, CMH is expanding with a new hospital in 2026! We have new positions available for the *growth* happening in our communities. Ask about your shift options today.

Highlight: 12 hour unit in Hickory County and more hours of coverage in Polk County.

Take a look: https://bit.ly/453Orix

12/03/2025

CMH EMS Education is accepting applications through Friday, Dec. 12, for the Spring 2025 EMS Academy. Classes meet from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 5-May 9, 2026. This class will equip you with the education needed to become an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician.

Learn more about prerequisites, tuition and how to apply: cmhbolivar.info/ems-training

12/02/2025

Welcome Racheal Smith, M.D., as the new medical director of emergency services.

Dr. Smith oversees clinical direction and administrative leadership for the emergency department, emergency medical services and stroke services.

She brings a decade of experience in emergency medicine to the role. She most recently practiced at Cox Medical Center in Branson and Mercy Hospital in Springfield, caring for patients in high-volume emergency departments across southwest Missouri.

Learn more about Dr. Smith: cmhbolivar.info/4px3mJU

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re thankful for our community and the people we serve. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day!

Today we recognize the importance of rural healthcare and the exceptional professionals who make it possible. Our rural health clinic staff provide essential care, strengthen our communities and ensure patients have access to the services they need, right where they live. Thank you for all you do.

11/11/2025

Honoring all who have served and those currently serving. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice and commitment to our country. Thank you, veterans!

11/01/2025

Time to fall back!
Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, Nov. 2. Before you head to bed tonight, set your clocks back one hour and enjoy a little extra sleep.

It’s also a great reminder to test your smoke detectors and replace the batteries to keep your home safe.

10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day, October 29

A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Globally, 1 in 4 adults over 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime.

Recognizing the signs early and calling 911 immediately can save a life. Stroke is treatable if caught quickly.

Remember to BE FAST:
B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance, headache or dizziness
E – Eyes: Blurred or double vision
F – Face: One side of the face is drooping
A – Arms: Arm or leg weakness
S – Speech: Slurred or strange speech
T – Time: Time to call for an ambulance immediately

Other possible symptoms to watch for:
Sudden numbness, confusion, trouble seeing, trouble walking or a severe headache.

Know the signs. Act FAST. Save a life.

10/24/2025

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow!

Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for and safely dispose of unused or expired medications, no questions asked. Collection sites are available today in Bolivar and Willard, or find a location near you at http://bit.ly/48MD9C6.

Can’t make it tomorrow? Safely dispose of medications year round at Stephens Pharmacy, 1100 S. Springfield Avenue in Bolivar. A MedSafe drug collection receptacle is available in the pharmacy lobby.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

We wish you a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Take time to rest, celebrate with family and friends, and remember to stay safe this Labor Day!

08/25/2025

Citizens Memorial Hospital is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care. The Stroke Silver Plus and the Rural Stroke Gold awards acknowledge our commitment to improving stroke care using research-backed guidelines.

Learn more: cmhbolivar.info/3Jqfpcm

08/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the CMH Hickory County Ambulance Station open house in Hermitage on Friday, Aug. 22. Guests toured the new facility, met our team and helped celebrate an exciting milestone for Hickory County.

The station, which began service in January, includes three ambulance bays, expanded living quarters, improved highway access and room for future growth. It also features student apartments for clinical rotations at the OCHC Hermitage clinics.

We’re proud of the ongoing collaboration between Citizens Memorial Hospital and Ozarks Community Health Center, and we’re grateful to all who joined us to celebrate this milestone.

For more details about the new station, visit CMH's official announcement: https://cmhbolivar.info/3VdjanY

Address

CMH EMS Services, 1551 N. Oakland Avenue
Bolivar, MO
65613

Website

http://www.citizensmemorial.com/professionals/employees/ems

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