2020 Employee and Leader of the Year

Boone Health announced its 2020 Employee of the Year and Leader of the Year at our Service Awards ceremony on Friday, December 3, 2021. 2020 Employee of the Year Emily Wood, Staff Nurse, Women’s & Children’s Health Emily was recognized for her attentiveness to her patients, positive attitude, attention to detail, and support for her…

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Handling The Holidays

Holiday meals after bariatric surgery present themselves with a unique set of challenges. Do I still strive for my protein and fluid goals? Should I avoid alcohol? Can I have my favorite foods? Trying to navigate nutrition during the holiday season can be confusing. Here are a few tips to get you through. Protein and…

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Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Boone Health is always here to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, but some of our clinics and services will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday! Closed Thursday, Nov. 25 All Boone Health Medical Group…

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Priority: Protein

From a weight loss surgery patient’s first visit in our office through every pre and post op visit, one of the main topics of discussion is protein. Are you getting adequate protein? What types of protein are you consuming? Are you spreading out protein consumption throughout the day? These are all important questions for us…

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Emotional Health

Emotions play a significant role in weight management. Most people think of the psychological contributor – emotional eating – when it comes emotions and weight. There are also hormones involved in emotions, especially stress, that promote weight gain in physiological ways. Cortisol is one of two primary hormones released during times of stress. When we…

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The Importance of Food Logging

Most people have a love/hate relationship with food logging. Some view it as cumbersome, time consuming, and simply difficult to remember to do. Others find it quite helpful, allowing them to stay on track and achieve their goals. As a registered dietitian, I am aware of the research supporting the benefits of food logging. In…

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Bariatric Friendly Summer Treats

Note: the following nutrition advice is intended for bariatric surgery patients. Hot summertime temperatures often lead us to crave cool summertime treats. After bariatric surgery, however, indulgences become very few and far between. The high sugar and/or high fat content of many treats can cause dumping syndrome for gastric bypass patients. Often these foods also…

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Independence Day Closures

Boone Health is always here to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, but some of our clinics and services will be closed for Independence Day on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend! Closed July 4 Boone Convenient Care: Both locations Closed July 5…

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Memorial Day Closures

Boone Health is always here to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, but some of our clinics and services will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend. Closed Monday May, 31All Boone Medical Group clinicsBoone Convenient Care: Both locationsBoone TherapyLab Draw Clinics…

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