CMH Emergency Medical Services

CMH Emergency Medical Services Our mission is to provide safe, exceptional, and compassionate care to our communities with an empha

CMH EMS mission is to provide safe, exceptional, and compassionate care to our communities with an emphasis on highly trained and empowered staff. CMH EMS Education mission is to provide state-of-the-art education to develop and support a team of exceptional emergency medical professionals. We have five (5) stations, eight (8) on-duty ambulances, and 82 employees serving the counties of Polk, Hick

ory, Cedar, and St Clair (total population of almost 65,000) and respond to over 9,000 calls for service per year. Our education branch provided almost 5,000 hours of continuing education in 2016 and is a paramedic-level accredited training entity with the state of Missouri. Annual training includes Competencies, CEUs, EMT Refresher, Paramedic Refresher, EMT Academy, and will be adding a Paramedic Academy in 2017.

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

During National EMS Week, we want to recognize and thank all of our Emergency Medical Services staff. Every day, you ans...
05/22/2026

During National EMS Week, we want to recognize and thank all of our Emergency Medical Services staff. Every day, you answer the call — bringing skill, courage and care to those who need it most. Your work truly makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.

While our EMS team was celebrating EMS Week, they also congratulated Pete Holm on his retirement after 13 years at CMH and more than 40 years of service in public safety. He served as an EMT in Polk County from 2013 to 2015 and in Hickory County since 2015. Congratulations, Pete, and thank you for your service!

Join us in thanking our EMS team and congratulating Pete on his well-deserved retirement!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms, grandmothers and mother figures who brighten the lives of those around the...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms, grandmothers and mother figures who brighten the lives of those around them. Wishing you a day filled with love, joy and appreciation.

Citizens Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2026.This national...
05/06/2026

Citizens Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2026.

This national recognition reflects the daily commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff to provide safe, high-quality care. Leapfrog grades hospitals across the country based on measures such as errors, injuries and infections.

CMH also earned “A” grades in spring and fall 2024, continuing a strong track record of patient safety. Learn more at https://cmhbolivar.info/4tlJsD7

Now open.The new CMH Birth Place is officially open on the third floor of the patient tower.Designed with families in mi...
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.

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....
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.

The day has finally arrived! Our new Emergency Department in the CMH patient tower is open. Please use the new Emergency...
04/15/2026

The day has finally arrived! Our new Emergency Department in the CMH patient tower is open. Please use the new Emergency Entrance or the Main Entrance and follow posted signs.

1 day to go.The new Emergency Department in the CMH patient tower opens Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5 a.m.Until then, ...
04/14/2026

1 day to go.
The new Emergency Department in the CMH patient tower opens Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5 a.m.

Until then, use the current Emergency Department. After 5 a.m. on April 15, use the new Emergency Entrance or the Main Entrance and follow posted signs.

2 days to go.The new Emergency Department in the CMH patient tower opens Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5 a.m.Until then,...
04/14/2026

2 days to go.
The new Emergency Department in the CMH patient tower opens Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5 a.m.

Until then, use the current Emergency Department. After 5 a.m. on April 15, use the new Emergency Entrance or the Main Entrance and follow posted signs.

Citizens Memorial Hospital Patient Tower Opening and Department MovesSeveral departments and services will begin operati...
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

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CMH EMS Services, 1551 N. Oakland Avenue
Bolivar, MO
65613

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