CMH Birth Place

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

Now open.
The new CMH Birth Place is officially open on the third floor of the patient tower.

Designed with families in mind, patient rooms are 43% larger for every stage from labor to recovery. Use the Main Entrance or Emergency Entrance, depending on the time of day, and follow posted signs.

04/18/2026

1 day to go.
The new CMH Birth Place, located on the third floor of the patient tower, opens on Sunday, April 19, at 9 a.m.

We look forward to welcoming families soon. Until then, please continue to use the current Birth Place.

04/15/2026

🌱 Save the date for the CMH Baby Fair!

Join us Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Third Floor East Tower Room at Citizens Memorial Hospital for an afternoon designed just for growing families.

The event, themed “Little Sprout Baby Fair: Growing Healthy Families Together,” is designed for expecting parents and families with young children. It will offer helpful information, hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with local resources.

Guests can meet physicians and nursing staff from The Birth Place, tour the unit and learn more about maternity and newborn care at CMH.

Inspired by the warmth and color of a farmer’s market, the fair will feature booths from local experts, health care professionals and community partners focused on pregnancy, infant care and early childhood. Attendees can explore baby care and maternity services, gain practical tips on nutrition and safety, and connect with community resources. The event will also include short learning sessions, refreshments, giveaways and activities for families and children.

Learn more at https://cmhbolivar.info/BabyFair2026.

👉 Interested in being a vendor? Businesses and organizations that support pregnancy, infant care, parenting, or family wellness are encouraged to participate. Learn more and register at: cmhbolivar.info/BabyFairVendor26

04/10/2026

We are counting down the days until we move into our new Birth Place unit on the 3rd floor. We've had a few questions about which entrance to use leading up to the move on April 19. Take a look at the moving information and the new map. 🩷

03/24/2026

Citizens Memorial Hospital Patient Tower Opening and Department Moves

Several departments and services will begin operating in the new CMH patient tower on a staggered schedule in March and April. Some entrances and check-in locations are changing.

Here are a few key updates:
• The former main entrance is now the West Entrance
• The new tower entrance is the Main Entrance
• Cafeteria, DJBean Coffee Bar and Gift Garden are now open in the tower
• The cafeteria’s Sunday buffet returns March 29
• Main Entrance doors in the tower are temporarily closed through March 30 (use the door to the right)
• Starting March 30, the information desk and patient registration open in the tower
• New Emergency Department opens April 15
• The Birth Place moves April 19
• ICU moves April 25
• Medical Surgical Unit moves April 26

We appreciate the flexibility of our patients, visitors and staff during this transition. Volunteers and updated signage will be available to assist with wayfinding. Learn more and view the expanded timeline: https://cmhbolivar.info/towermove

03/07/2026

Don’t forget to spring forward tonight! ⏰🌷

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., so set your clocks ahead one hour before bed tonight.

While you’re updating your clocks, it’s also a great time to check or change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

03/07/2026

Don’t forget to spring forward tonight! ⏰🌷

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., so set your clocks ahead one hour before bed tonight.

Yes, we lose an hour of sleep — but we gain more daylight in the evenings!

While you’re updating your clocks, it’s also a great time to check or change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

02/27/2026

Come see the new hospital tower tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 28) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Here's what you'll get to see:
- Expanded Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit
- Medical Surgical Unit (with all private rooms)
- Expanded Birth Place
- New cafeteria, DJBean Coffee Bar and Gift Garden Gift Shop

This is the largest building project in CMH's history. Celebrate with us as we mark an important milestone for our organization and the communities we serve.

01/07/2026

As cases of flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses increase, CMH Birth Place is taking extra steps to protect our patients and newborns.

We appreciate your support by following these guidelines. At this time, children age 14 and younger are not permitted to enter The Birth Place. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, we kindly ask that you do not enter The Birth Place. Symptoms may include:
Fever, cough, trouble breathing, body aches, fatigue, vomiting, or diarrhea, or have been in close contact with someone who has any of these symptoms. Please wait to visit until you have been free of fever and symptoms for at least 24 hours.

Thank you for helping keep our patients and newborns safe.

01/02/2026

Citizens Memorial Hospital is happy to welcome the first baby of 2026!

Baby Benjamin Mitchell Denney was born at the CMH Birth Place at 2:04 a.m. Jan. 2 to Mitchell and Annie (Roberts) Denney of Morrisville. He weighed 8 lb. 2 oz. and measured 23 inches long. He arrived one week early and is the couple’s first child.

Proud grandparents are Robert and Suzie Denny of Strafford and Alan and Tammy Roberts of Bolivar.

Benjamin was delivered by Shelly Meents, M.D., who practices at CMH OB/GYN Clinic in Bolivar and was on call for Ashley Lane, D.O.

Congratulations to the Denney family!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from CMH Birth Place! We’re wishing you all the best in the year to come.