CMH Pediatric and Walk-In Clinic

07/24/2026

Playing and exercising outside is fantastic for your child's physical and mental health! But when the heat index climbs above 90°F, it can get risky. With temperatures expected to be near 100 next week, make sure everyone stays safe and comfortable. Here are some friendly tips to beat the heat and protect your child:
1. Stay hydrated – Remind your kids to sip water often and keep it within reach.
2. Dress lightly – Choose light-colored, lightweight clothes, and stick to one layer of absorbent fabric to help sweat evaporate.
3. Plan for extra breaks – Hot weather can make both kids (and parents) feel tired and cranky. Take regular breaks indoors to cool off, rest, and enjoy some water.
4. Keep your cool – If your child feels hot, a cool bath or a mist of water can really help. Swimming is also a fun way to cool down and stay active!
5. Never leave your child in a car – Even for a moment, cars can get dangerously hot super quickly, even with the windows open.
For more tips on staying safe and cool this week, check this out: https://bit.ly/3cnR06S.

07/10/2026

Stop in and visit one of the micro-learning sessions during the CMH Baby Fair on July 11 in the Third Floor East Tower Room at the hospital. Sessions start at 10:30.
Baby Fair Micro-Learning Sessions Schedule
10:30 a.m. – CMH Birth Place – Car Seat Safety
11:00 a.m. – Polk County Health Center – Prenatal Nutrition and Women, Infant and Children’s Program
11:15 a.m. – Polk County Library – How to sign up for a library card, programs for babies and online resources with Laura Jenkins
12:00 p.m. – CMH Behavioral Health – Postpartum Depression with Nicole Twenter, LPC
12:30 p.m. – CMH Birth Place – Car Seat Safety
1:00 p.m. – Polk County Health Center –What is Safe Sleep? Safe Cribs for Missouri Program
1:15 p.m. - Polk County Library – How to sign up for a library card, programs for babies and online resources with Laura Jenkins

07/09/2026

We are so excited. The Baby Fair is almost here! Come join us on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Third Floor East Tower Room in Citizens Memorial Hospital for the Little Sprout Baby Fair! There will be fun micro-learning sessions throughout the day from the Polk County Health Center, Polk County Library, CMH Behavioral Health, and CMH Birth Place. We’d love to see you there! For more details visit: https://cmhbolivar.info/BabyFair2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

We hope you have a fun, safe and relaxing Fourth of July with family and friends. Have a wonderful holiday!

06/21/2026

06/16/2026

Join us Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Third Floor East Tower Room at Citizens Memorial Hospital for an afternoon designed just for growing families.

The event, themed “Little Sprout Baby Fair: Growing Healthy Families Together,” is designed for expecting parents and families with young children. It will offer helpful information, hands-on learning and opportunities to connect with local resources.

Guests can meet physicians and nursing staff from The Birth Place, tour the unit and learn more about maternity and newborn care at CMH.

Inspired by the warmth and color of a farmer’s market, the fair will feature booths from local experts, health care professionals and community partners focused on pregnancy, infant care and early childhood. Attendees can explore baby care and maternity services, gain practical tips on nutrition and safety, and connect with community resources. The event will also include short learning sessions, refreshments, giveaways and activities for families and children.

Learn more at https://cmhbolivar.info/BabyFair2026

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.

05/15/2026

The Pediatric Walk-In Clinic will be closed today, May 15. We apologize for any inconvience. If you need care, please visit one of the other CMH walk-in clinics.

Bolivar Family Care Center - 1240 N. Butterfield Road, Bolivar.
CMH Walk-In Clinic - 2230 S. Springfield Ave., Suite H-J, Bolivar.
Dallas County Family Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic - 201 S. Ash, Buffalo.
El Dorado Springs Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic - 322 E. Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs.
Osceola Medical Center - 855 Arduser Drive, Osceola.
Willard Medical Center and Walk-In Clinic - 502 S. Miller Road, Willard.

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.

04/24/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on Saturday, April 25 for proper disposal. For more details and to find locations, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.