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Could your child benefit from mental health help?

 
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Children and teens can be sad, anxious, angry and irritable at times. In many cases, challenging behaviors and emotions are an expected part of growing up.


Still, mental health disorders can happen to people of all ages, and some behaviors in children and teens may signal a more serious problem. What's just a stage, and what's cause for concern? These signs, as identified by the National Institute of Mental Health, can help you know when your child or teen may benefit from a health care provider's attention.

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Welcome our new family medicine physicians

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes two new family medicine physicians. Courtney De Souza, M.D., is at Butterfield Park Medical Center, and Julie Henson, D.O., is at Bolivar Family Care Center. Both physicians are accepting new patients starting Aug. 1.

Dr. Courtney De Souza

Courtney De Souza, M.D.

Dr. Julie Henson

Julie Henson, D.O.

 
 
Toddler strapped into a car seat

Free car seat safety checks Aug. 5

CMH and Polk County Health Center car seat technicians will provide car seat safety checks from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 5, at Westlake Ace Hardware in Bolivar.

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Dog Days of Summer 30th Anniversary

Dog Days of Summer Festival Aug. 25

Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility will host its 30th annual Dog Days of Summer Festival on Friday, Aug. 25, from 5-7 p.m. Join us for this fun family event.

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Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center building

Cancer Center celebrating 15 years

The Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH will celebrate its 15th anniversary Thursday, Aug. 24, with a come-and-go celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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From KY3: Bolivar’s Citizens Memorial Hospital part of clinical study for groundbreaking Alzheimer’s treatment drug

“We’re at the beginning of a new era,” said CMH neurologist Dr. Curtis Schreiber in a Zoom call from Amsterdam, Holland, where he attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. “The new treatments do show promise in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s a breakthrough. It’s a turning point.”

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Parent behavior training programs

In evidence-based parent behavior training programs, parents can learn more effective strategies to help their children become more successful at home and school. This treatment helps develop consistent strategies to help children in areas such as following instructions, task completion and maintaining focus during daily home activities.


Rachael Swopes, Ph.D., offers appointments for parent management training at the CMH Pediatric Clinic. Different formats are available for a variety of ages from 2 to 18. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 417-777-2121.

 
 

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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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