Posts by Madison Loethen

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…

Veronica Goff’s pain started five years ago as general neck pain. Being a nurse for close to fifteen years, she thought to herself, “This is normal. Nurses have neck pain.” Over the years, the pain would get worse. The pain was starting to go down her left arm, and within the last year, it had…

Injuries causing aches, sprains, and pulled muscles happen year-round, so it’s important to know when to apply ice and when to apply heat. How Heat Works When To Use Heat Heat Helpful Tips How Ice Works When To Use Ice Ice Helpful Tips

Aw summer, we are so ready! However, it will be a great summer only if our little ones remain safe. Breaking this down by the elements seems to make sense to me. WATER Swimming Learning to swim is so much fun, but safety should be a priority. The American Academy recommends learning how to swim…

Orthopedics: Shoulder Replacement; Columbia Orthopaedic Group I grew up in Iowa on a farm with two older sisters. We raised hogs and farmed land. I went to the local high school and played sports year-round. After graduating, I went to Truman State and played football. I graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and then…

Staff Nurse 4-P Pain Management I was born in Louisville, Ky. After several moves to different states while I was growing up, I ended up back in Kentucky at the University of Louisville where I received my BSN degree in 1995. I met my husband Brian while in nursing school and moved to Columbia, Mo…