(KTTS News) — There’s a groundbreaking ceremony today for the new Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion in Bolivar.
The three-story, 117,000-square-foot expansion on the south side of the hospital will double the size of the hospital.
Work begins this fall on projects like relocating offices, the kitchen and cafeteria.
Construction on the new building will start in early 2024.
When completed, patient care areas will move into the new space, including an expanded emergency department, private medical and surgical patient rooms, an expanded intensive care unit and birthing unit, plus a new kitchen and dining area, hospital pharmacy, and gift shop.
The groundbreaking takes place at 11 a.m.
Citizens Memorial Hospital opened 41 years ago on September 28, 1982.
Edited Press Release
The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion in Bolivar. Lunch will be served after the ceremony.
“This groundbreaking is in conjunction with the 41st anniversary of the hospital opening on Sept. 28, 1982,” said Michael Calhoun, CEO/executive director of CMH and the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. “All inpatient areas will move to the expansion. We will repurpose space within the current hospital facility after construction is complete.”
The three-story, 117,000-square-foot expansion on the south side of the hospital will double the size of the hospital. Patient care areas moving into the new space include an expanded emergency department, private medical/surgical patient rooms, and an expanded intensive care unit and birthing unit. Additional services include a new kitchen and dining area, the hospital pharmacy and an expanded gift shop.
“We will always be thankful for those who formed the Hospital District in the 1970s,” Calhoun said. “Their persistence and vision for a better future for Bolivar, Polk County and beyond is inspiring. With this expansion, we position CMH for continued growth and service for patients in the community and the region.”
Work will begin this fall on “make-ready” projects to prepare the construction site. These projects include relocating offices, the kitchen and cafeteria, and additional parking. Construction on the new facility will start in early 2024.
“Our 41st anniversary is a fitting time to kick off the largest facility expansion in the hospital’s history,” Calhoun said. “Please join us to celebrate this historic event.”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson will give special remarks during the ceremony. Hospital and community leaders will present the hospital’s history, mission and vision, and the Bolivar High School Chorus will sing the national anthem.
