Health News

You're invited: Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy Exhibit on Aug. 7

A special exhibit showcasing the innovative ION Robotic Bronchoscopy System is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in the parking lot of the CMH Pulmonology Clinic, 1165 N. Butterfield Road, Bolivar.


Explore Intuitive’s Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) truck. The high-tech mobile exhibit demonstrates how robotic bronchoscopy is transforming lung cancer detection and diagnosis. This 18-wheeler weighs 80,000 pounds and travels the country to educate the public about lung cancer screening and treatment options.


Jason Bailey, D.O., board-certified pulmonologist with CMH, will deliver presentations inside the TOME truck, offering insight into how the ION system is improving early diagnosis of lung cancer with enhanced precision and minimally invasive techniques. The come-and-go event is open to the public.

Citizens Memorial Hospital and four stars

Hospital 4-star rating two years in a row

For the second consecutive year, Citizens Memorial Hospital has received a four-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for patient safety and quality. The star rating appears on the CMS Care Compare site. The rating reflects the consistent, high-quality care patients receive at CMH and is calculated using 46 quality measures.

Dr. Schreiber

Neurologist presents research in Europe

Curtis P. Schreiber, M.D., board-certified neurologist and dementia specialist with Missouri Memory Center at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, presented at the 2025 European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress, the European equivalent of the American Academy of Neurology. The conference was June 21-24 in Helsinki, Finland.

CMH CEO Michael Calhoun accepting an award

SBJ give Economic Impact Award to CMH

Citizens Memorial Hospital received top honors in the 36–74 Years in Business category at the 2025 Springfield Business Journal Economic Impact Awards, presented July 17. This recognition highlights CMH’s long-standing commitment to growth and providing exceptional health care services across the communities we serve.

Take care of your feet while traveling

Vacation mode often means extra walking — at airports, amusement parks or sightseeing trails.


  • Pack supportive shoes.
  • Stretch in the morning and evening.
  • Take breaks during long drives or flights.


Foot pain shouldn’t ruin your summer plans. Our experts at the CMH Podiatry Clinic are here to help you travel pain-free. For more information, call the clinic at 417-328-7000.

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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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