Posts by Madison Loethen

Boone Health Vascular Surgery I was born and raised in South Texas. When I say South Texas, I mean 20 minutes north of the border – not Houston, which is about a 7-plus-hour drive from my hometown of McAllen. I am from a very non-medical family and was the first in my family to go…

Spiritual wellness is an important aspect of overall wellbeing, but what do we mean by spiritual wellness? Sometimes we use the words spirituality and religion interchangeably, but they are different. Spirituality refers to the ways in which we seek meaning, hope, purpose in life, and connection with something bigger than ourselves. Religion is an organized…

Vascular Sonography I’m a local guy – I graduated from Rock Bridge High School, then continued my education at the University of Missouri where I graduated from the Ultrasound Program in 2005. I am blessed to be married to my beautiful wife, Katie. We share our home with our 3 teenage sons – Zeke, 19,…

Aiding men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), one prostate at a time. What is BPH? What’s wrong with an enlarged prostate? As the prostate enlarges, it cuts off the urethra, which lets urine leave the bladder. This can lead to problems being able to hold urine and also problems being able to empty the bladder.…

Dr. Robin Blount, chief medical officer for Boone Health, has announced her intent to retire, effective January 2025. Dr. Blount has been with Boone Health for 38 years, initially practicing internal medicine in private practice at Boone Clinic in Columbia starting in 1987. “I am grateful to have been able to provide care to this…

Boone Hospital is the only hospital in mid-Missouri to earn the top rating.  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designated Boone Hospital Center as a 5-star hospital, a distinction awarded to just 8.2% of hospitals nationwide. Boone Hospital Center is the only hospital in the mid-Missouri area to receive 5 stars.  “Organizations like…

It was winter, it was dark, and it was chilly. Amy Palmer, a Paramedic with Boone Hospital’s Ambulance service responded to a 911 call for an unhoused gentleman who had a medical issue. Amy quickly saw that this patient had literally walked through his shoes. The soles were detaching from the rest of the shoe.…

Pelvic floor therapy helps a mom of two under two regain her strength. These days Josie Rutledge can be found baby-wearing her newborn daughter Odette while she and her husband Caleb play with their almost two-year-old daughter Evangeline. “It is very busy but we love having them so close in age,” says Josie. Josie did…

In the theater of life, emergencies often take center stage without warning, demanding swift and decisive action. Amidst the chaos, first aid emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a lifeline to those in distress. Beyond being a mere set of skills, first aid knowledge represents a powerful tool that empowers individuals to become proactive…