Citizens Memorial Hospital

01/28/2026

Congratulations to Jeffrey Frerking, M.D.

Dr. Frerking, a pediatrician with CMH Pediatric Clinic has earned his board certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Jeffrey R. Frerking, M.D., a pediatrician at CMH Pediatric Clinic, has earned board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.

01/27/2026

Congratulations to Dylan Schwindt, M.D.

Dr. Schwindt, a general surgeon at CMH General Surgery Clinic, recently earned board certification from the American Board of Surgery. He also earned certification as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician from the American Board of Wound Management.

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Dylan Schwindt, M.D., at CMH General Surgery Clinic, earned board certification from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management.

01/22/2026

The hospital cafeteria will not be serving the lunch buffet this coming Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, due to the winter weather forecast.

As we prepare for this weekend's winter weather, we are activating our Announcements page on our website to provide you with up-to-date weather-related closures and updates.

cmhbolivar.info/announcements

01/21/2026

We’re proud to share that Troy Morrison, D.O. has been named the Face of Orthopedic Spine by 417 Magazine—a recognition that reflects their expertise, leadership and commitment to patient care.

Trusted by our community, Dr. Morrison provides compassionate, high-quality care at the CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center. This honor highlights his dedication to helping patients stay active, recover safely, and perform at their best.

Read his full feature on 417mag.com/faces to learn more about Dr. Morrison and why he was selected for this recognition.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 417-777-2663.

01/20/2026

Happy National CRNA Week (Jan. 18–24)!

From the operating room to recovery, our CRNAs bring skill, dedication and compassionate care to every patient they see.

Thank you to our CRNAs for all you do. You’re an essential part of our anesthesia care team!

01/19/2026

Congratulations to Kurt Bravata, M.D., FASAM, on being named the Face of Addiction Recovery Medicine by 417 Magazine. This recognition reflects his compassionate approach and dedication to helping patients on their recovery journey at CMH Addiction Recovery.

Eight years ago, Dr. Bravata helped start the CMH Addiction Recovery Program to bring effective, compassionate care to individuals and families, especially in rural communities. He continues to support long-term recovery and help patients rebuild healthy, purposeful lives.

Learn more about this honor, Dr. Bravata’s story, and the impact of CMH Addiction Recovery at 417mag.com/faces.

For more information about the CMH Addiction Recovery Program, call 417-328-4201 or visit:
https://www.citizensmemorial.com/services/addiction-recovery/index.html

01/16/2026

We’re proud to share that Mark Walterskirchen, M.D., FACS, has been named the Face of Urology by 417 Magazine—a recognition that reflects his clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Trusted by our community, Dr. Walterskirchen provides compassionate, high-quality urologic care, helping patients navigate complex conditions with confidence and dignity. This honor highlights his dedication to advancing urology services and improving outcomes for the patients he serves.

Read his full feature on 417mag.com/faces to learn more about his approach to urologic care and why he was selected for this recognition.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 417-326-2550.

01/16/2026

We celebrated Mary Denise Smith earlier today in honor of her upcoming retirement on Jan. 17, 2026, after nearly 13 years with CMH. She worked as an information representative in Health Information Management and most recently as a billing representative in the Clinic Central Billing Office.

Congratulations on your retirement, Mary Denise! Thank you for your dedication and contributions to CMH.

01/15/2026

We’re proud to share that Craig Morris, M.D. and Juris Simanis, M.D. have been named the Face of Sports Medicine by 417 Magazine—a recognition that reflects their expertise, leadership, and commitment to patient care.

Trusted by our community, Dr. Morris and Dr. Simanis provide compassionate, high-quality care at both the CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center and the CMH Primary Care, Sports & Occupational Medicine Clinic. This honor highlights their dedication to helping patients stay active, recover safely, and perform at their best.

Read their full feature on 417mag.com/faces to learn more about their approach to sports medicine and why they were selected for this recognition.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 417-777-2663.

01/10/2026

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The survey is voluntary, confidential, and takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Your anonymized responses will be used for quality improvement and research to better serve our patients.

Thank you for helping us improve care in our community.

01/09/2026

Citizens Memorial Hospital was honored to receive the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 BOMO Best in Healthcare and Emergency Services Award at the Jan. 8, 2026, awards banquet. We are grateful for the trust of our patients, the support of the community and the dedication of our employees who make this recognition possible.