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CEO Update: Looking ahead to a bigger, better experience at The Birth Place

Michael Calhoun and Brenna Allen at The Birth Place

In this CEO Update, learn what’s ahead for The Birth Place. In 2026 we’ll open an expanded, modernized space crafted around comfort and safety—from private birth suites that stay with you through labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care to larger waiting and nursery areas for your family’s peace of mind. And you don’t have to wait to see progress. Wireless monitors that let moms move freely during labor are already in use at The Birth Place today.

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New procedure at Urology Surgical Clinic

CMH is expanding urology care with the addition of Aquablation® therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH, or enlarged prostate, is the most common prostate issue in men over age 50. CMH is among the first in the area to offer Aquablation therapy.

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Annual Harvest Moon Festival is Oct. 11

Community Springs Healthcare Facility will host its annual Harvest Moon Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event brings together local families, vendors and entrepreneurs for a festive, family-friendly celebration of fall.

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Tips to reduce your fall risk as you age

The older you get, the more likely you are to be injured in a fall that could rob you of your independence. Each year, an estimated 1 in 4 seniors falls, often with consequences, like fractured bones. With that in mind, you might want to take steps to reduce your risk of falling.

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Flu immunizations

The influenza vaccination is now available at Stephens Pharmacy in Bolivar, CMH Buffalo Community Pharmacy and all CMH family medicine clinics.


These clinics are hosting flu shot clinics:

  • Ash Grove Family Medical Center
  • Bolivar Family Care Center
  • Dallas County Family Medical Center
  • Osceola Medical Center
  • CMH Pediatric Clinic (Read the drive-thru clinic details)


Flu shot clinic dates and details are on the CMH website. If you can't make it on one of the flu shot clinic days, you can call any clinic to make an appointment for a flu shot or walk in to Stephens Pharmacy or Buffalo Community Pharmacy between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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CMH Health News is an e-newsletter published by Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation twice a month. For more information, email marketing@citizensmemorial.com.

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