Posts by Ben Cornelius
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Free Know Your Numbers Screening – Nov. 13
- Free Health Screenings Blood work: Blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL
- A1C
- Blood pressure
- Body composition analysis
- Lung cancer screening (information and questionnaire)
573.815.6400 or boone.org/numbers to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
Read MoreOur September 2019 Employee of the Month
Growing up, Boone Hospital Center surgical technologist Jenna Langley knew what she wanted to do for a career. Her father had been a surgical tech while enlisted in the Army, and when Jenna looked into the occupation, she says, "I thought it was really cool."
Read MoreLabor Day Service and Clinic Hours
Boone Hospital Center is open 365 days a year to serve our community, however, some of our services and clinics will be closed on Monday, September 2. Have a happy, safe holiday!
Read MoreBreakthrough!
A barrier is an obstacle that prevents movement or access. With healthy living, a barrier is anything that is keeping you from living the healthiest life you can.
Read MoreFill ‘er up!
We count, measure and obsess over calories, sodium and carbohydrates, but fiber is the one nutrient that most of us don’t get enough of. According to the Institute of Medicine, only 5% of people in the United States meet the daily target of 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. But why aren’t we getting enough fiber in our diets?
Read More10 Steps to Help Baby Sleep Safely
Nothing can fully describe the feeling of bringing your brand-new baby home with you for the first time. Many parents desire and seek some sort of daily routine. It may take a while to adjust, as parents often get advice from many different sources. Unfortunately, one topic that isn’t usually discussed nearly enough is safe sleep practices.
Read MoreCause and Effect
In July 2018, when Bria Arnel’s smart watch began sounding a frequent alert that her heart rate was extremely high, she says, “I thought maybe my watch wasn’t working properly.”
Read MoreBoone Family Birthplace NICU Reunion
Boone Family Birthplace's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) invites all NICU graduates and their families to celebrate at our 2019 annual reunion on Saturday, September 28 at Cosmo Park in Columbia.
Read MoreBoone Family Birthplace NICU Reunion
Boone Family Birthplace's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) invites all NICU graduates and their families to celebrate at our 2019 annual reunion on Saturday, September 28 at Cosmo Park in Columbia.
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