CMH Southside Medical Center

02/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Boguslaw Gluszak to our CMH medical staff. He cares for patients ages 6 and up, helping children, teens, adults and seniors with mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more.

Dr. Gluszak joins our Southside Medical Center team alongside Jennifer Cole, Psy.D., and Kendra Vlieger, PMHNP-BC, providing compassionate, family-centered mental health care for our community. He is accepting new patients. Call 417-326-7814 to schedule an appointment. For more information: https://cmhbolivar.info/4qdbj7d

01/23/2026

We’re proud of our CMH team for making a difference beyond our walls. Our very own Rachael Swopes, Ph.D., licensed psychologist and clinical director of CMH Behavioral Health Services, and Angela Long, MSN, RN, director of Behavioral Health Operations at CMH, will be speaking at this upcoming Bolivar EPCO event focused on mental health awareness and resources available through CMH, and we’re excited to help spread the word.

Have you caught yourself wishing you knew more about mental health and wondering who to ask?

Well, EPCO is excited to welcome Dr. Rachael Swopes and Ms. Angela Long from CMH to our campus to lead us in an important conversation on mental health and share more about resources available through CMH.

When: Friday, February 6th
Where: EPCO CAS Cafeteria
Presentation begins at 1:00

There will be refreshments and resources bags from the Polk County Health Center available!

We are thankful for these ladies willingness to their expertise with our EPCO community and helping us continue to prioritize the whole child.

Please register using the QR code on the flyer.

01/21/2026

We would like to wish our very own PA Joshua McCutcheon a very happy birthday today! We hope your day is as special as you are!!!

01/19/2026

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, and routine screenings can make all the difference. Pap tests and HPV screenings help find changes early, when treatment is most effective.

If you’re due for a Pap test or HPV screening, call Southside Medical Center at 417-326-7814 or your gynecologist to schedule your screening today.
Learn more: https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/screening

01/12/2026

Why do patients give Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, at Southside Medical Center five stars?

"Josh [McCutcheon] is very thorough. He's very patient. He is very interested in what you have to say. You don't feel rushed when you're there and he likes to educate you on the decisions that he makes. He's a very good listener and he seems very compassionate." — Patient review, Dec. 11, 2025

Looking for a provider who truly listens and takes time with you? Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, is accepting new patients at Southside Medical Center. Call 417-326-7814.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from Southside Medical Center!

Wishing you a healthy start to 2026. We will be closed on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen with regular hours on Friday, Jan. 2.

For acute illness or injury care while we are closed, please visit CMH Walk-In Clinic at 2230 S. Springfield Avenue, Suite H-J, Bolivar, open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from Southside Medical Center!
We wish you a joyful and healthy holiday season, and thank you for trusting us with your care throughout the year.

Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 8 a.m.–noon
Thursday, Dec. 25 | Closed

12/22/2025

Southside Medical Center staff recently presented 56 hygiene bags to Neal DeShazo, incoming board president of Polk County Cares, and Deanna Counts, Polk County Warming Center coordinator.

Southside Medical Center adopted the Polk County Warming Center as its 2025 holiday service project. Staff members collected and assembled hygiene bags filled with essential items, including hygiene products, snacks, bottled water, hand warmers, gloves and more for individuals who utilize the warming center.

Thank you to our Southside team for their generosity and commitment to caring for our community.

12/11/2025

Why do patients give Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, at Southside Medical Center five stars?

"Joshua McCutcheon is an awesome provider. He listens to your concerns and will go above and beyond to help find the solutions. I would definitely recommend this provider and this facility if you are looking for people who care about your health"—Patient comment, Nov. 4, 2025

Joshua is accepting new patients!
To learn more about Joshua McCutcheon, PA-C, or to make an appointment at Southside Medical Center, please call 417-326-7814.

12/05/2025

It is National Handwashing Awareness Week. Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to get rid of germs and protect yourself and those around you from getting sick. Remember the five steps! Wet – Lather – Scrub (for at least 20 seconds) – Rinse – Dry. https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/

12/01/2025

We have a winner for our breast cancer awareness basket giveaway. Thank you to all our female patients at CMH Southside Medical Center for getting those mammograms done during the year of 2025. Watch the video to see if you won! The winners name will be announced during our video with her permission.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Southside Medical Center is closed today, Thursday, Nov. 28, as our team enjoys the holiday with their families. We’ll reopen with normal hours tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 29.

If you need care for sudden illness or minor injuries today, the CMH Walk-In Clinic at 2230 S. Springfield Ave., Suite H-J in Bolivar is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving!