Entrance at 807 Owen Mill RoadEntrance to Cedar County Memorial Hospital's facility in Stockton, Missouri

Cedar County Memorial Hospital Reopens Stockton Facility, Welcomes Back Health Department and WIC Services

July 22, 2026 – Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) is pleased to announce the reopening of its facility located at 807 Owen Mill Rd. in Stockton. While the location has experienced periods of opening and closure in the past, hospital leadership is focused on a stable future for the space, one that serves both public health needs and community growth.

CCMH is actively working to determine which clinical services will be best suited to serve the Stockton community and make full use of the space. In the meantime, the hospital is celebrating a major milestone for the site: the return of essential public health programs to the area.

Return of Health Department & WIC Services

Beginning Monday, August 3, the building will once again be home to the Cedar County Health Department and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Services will be available Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the potential to expand to additional days based on demand.

"We're happy to partner with the health department to bring their services back to the Stockton community," said Don Carpenter, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. "If those services see strong use, the health department has indicated they may expand beyond their initial two-day schedule."

Public Tornado Shelter Access

The facility's basement will serve as an accessible tornado shelter for the local community during severe weather, available during the same regular hours as WIC and Health Department services (Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Hospital administration is actively exploring ways to expand shelter access beyond those hours so it can be available whenever severe weather strikes.

Introducing the Cedar County Leadership Center

To further support local growth, CCMH is offering the facility's conference room to the public as the newly designated Cedar County Leadership Center. Local businesses, community organizations, and civic groups are invited to use the professional space for leadership development, training, and meetings at no charge. Organizations interested in reserving the space can submit a request through the hospital website or contact the CCMH Executive Assistant directly at 417-876-3929.

About Cedar County Memorial Hospital

Cedar County Memorial Hospital, located in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, has been serving Cedar County and the surrounding communities since 1960. With 10 acute care beds and a dedicated team of more than 130 healthcare professionals, the hospital provides a full range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, advanced diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI), clinical laboratory testing, surgical procedures, physical and occupational therapy, and swing bed services. Cedar County Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care and using best practices to promote health and enhance the quality of life for its Friends, Family & Neighbors.

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