The Chamber Of Healing
By Hannah Robertson When you walk into a hospital, specifically a wound clinic, the last thing you expect to smell are fresh baked goods. But if you were visiting Boone Hospital Center’s Wound Healing Center on the same day as Perry Leslie, that’s just what you may find. Perry made a habit of treating the…
Read MoreLabor 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, September 5 for Labor Day. We wish you and your family a safe, health, and happy weekend. And thank you to our Boone Health employees who will…
Read MoreSpiritual Care
By Madison Loethen On March 24, Nicole “Nikki” Stallworth opened her eyes. She looked around and saw that she was in a hospital room, and specifically, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) room. She racked her brain for her last memory. The last thing she remembered was being in her postpartum hospital room after having her…
Read MoreA Family Of Boone Nurses
By Erin Wegner Growing up, Danielle Major would hear her cousin Grace Westfall talk about how much she wanted to become a nurse, just like her Grandma LeAn Smith. From a very young age, this was what Grace wanted to do, and she never wavered on her desire to become a nurse. Grace’s Grandma, LeAn,…
Read MoreIndependence 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, July 4 for Independence Day. We wish you and your family a safe, health, and happy weekend. And thank you to our Boone Health employees who will…
Read MoreProtein To Go
It doesn’t take much for summer activities to disrupt the routine. More people travel and take vacations during the summer months. There are more outdoor activities and parties to attend. Through the busy schedules, maintaining a routine can be a challenge. When life gets busy, it is important to still prioritize proper nutrition. Inadequate protein…
Read MorePhysical Activity At Any Age
By Jenny L. Workman, Community Wellness Manager If you’ve spent the first half of your life as a couch potato, and think it’s too late for exercise to do your body and mind any good, think again! Years of research studies confirm that exercise can lower risk for an early death, even if you wait…
Read MoreTips For Safe Baby-Wearing
By Tara Phillips, RN, IBCLC, Boone Family Birthplace Nurse And Lactation Consultant Baby-wearing is not only popular; it’s beneficial for your newborn. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know which is best for wearing your baby. Before you buy a carrier, check out these tips! Baby-wearing has been proven…
Read MoreCleaning Out Your Medicine Cabinet
By Jessica Park If your daily prescriptions share space with medicine you stopped taking years ago, it’s time for a clean sweep! A shelf of half-empty pill bottles doesn’t spark joy and could be dangerous. Medicine can expire as its ingredients break down over time, making it less effective. Some expired medicine can even host…
Read MoreMemorial 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 30 for Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe, health, and happy weekend. And thank you to our Boone Health employees who will…
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