Springfield Standard

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is collaborating with the Cedar County Ambulance District (CCAD) as it prepares to transition to independent management of its ambulance services starting April 1. Since January 2012, CMH has been contracted by CCAD for these services.

"CMH has a longstanding commitment to serving the residents of Cedar County that will continue," stated Michael Calhoun, CEO/executive director of CMH and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. "CMH and CCAD board members share a common goal of providing excellent health care to the residents of Cedar County. We wholeheartedly support the district’s continued success and will help in any way possible."

To assist during emergencies, a mutual aid agreement will be set up between CMH and CCAD.

"We would like to extend a special thank you to CMH for their years of service and hard work in Cedar County. We look forward to working hand in hand with them in the future and during this transition," expressed Rusty Norval, President of the CCAD Board.

Jordan Hembree, director of pre-hospital services at CMH, is actively engaged with CCAD board members and staff to ensure an uninterrupted changeover on April 1.

"As a taxpayer-funded ambulance district, our residents and board feel it is important to operate our ambulance service independently. We have identified areas where we can continue to partner with CMH to provide our residents with the very best ambulance service possible," Norval added.

CMH continues its services in Cedar County through primary care clinics, walk-in clinics, long-term care facilities in Stockton and El Dorado Springs, rehabilitation therapy, home health and hospice services, mobile integrated health among others. Additionally, CMH maintains its ambulance operations in Hickory, Polk, and St. Clair counties.