Citizens Memorial
Belinda Presley has over 25 years of work experience in the medical field. Belinda started their career at Cox Health Systems in 1993, where they served as the Assistant Section Head and later as the Toxicology Supervisor. During their time there, they successfully improved testing reliability, increased testing numbers, and saved money through effective research and negotiation tactics. In 2008, they joined Citizens Memorial as the Director of Laboratory Services, where they excelled in driving revenue generation, conducting research, and implementing improvement plans. Belinda is known for their strong communication, decision-making, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Belinda also has experience as an Adjunct Professor, teaching in a clinical and academic environment.
Belinda Presley has an extensive education background in the field of healthcare and biological sciences. Belinda obtained a Ph.D. in Health Services with an emphasis in Healthcare Organization from Walden University, graduating in 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Webster University between 2008 and 2010. In 1989, they earned a Master of Science in Immunology and Microbiology from Missouri State University. Belinda also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology/General Biology from Missouri Southern State University, obtained in 1989.
Additionally, Belinda has acquired additional certifications in their field. In May 2015, they obtained the certification of Histotechnologist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Moreover, in June 2000, they attained the certification of Medical Laboratory Scientist from the same institution.
Citizens Memorial
Citizens Memorial Hospital, which opened in 1982, is located in Bolivar, Missouri, in the center of Polk County. The Hospital operates 14 federally-certified rural health clinics in Bolivar and surrounding communities. Also, it operates specialty physician clinics on the Hospital’s campus in Bolivar. The Hospital provides a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include invasive/interventional cardiology services with designations as a Level II STEMI Center, Level III Stroke Center, and Level III Trauma Center, inpatient surgery plus a separate outpatient surgery center, and a full range of diagnostic imaging services. A dedicated intensive care unit is available for patients requiring more intensive medical care. The obstetrics care unit, called The CMH Birth Place, delivers more than 550 babies annually. In 1986 the District assisted in the organization of the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation, which operates six long-term care facilities in Bolivar and surrounding communities, as well as home health, hospice, home medical equipment, and retail pharmacy services. Collectively, the Hospital and Foundation employ approximately 2,220 people, more than any other employer in Bolivar and Polk County. CMH is one of the top 10 largest employers in southwest Missouri according to Springfield Business Journal. The Hospital’s primary service area is Polk County, Missouri. The secondary service area consists of the surrounding Missouri counties of Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Hickory, St. Clair, the southern half of Benton County, and the northwest portion of Greene County.