Superb Service from Portal to Post…A Boone Experience
On January 6, 2014, my life partner entered Boone Hospital Center to undergo a radical prostatectomy. The day before, one of the coldest days in the New Year, church had been cancelled, and his plans for announcing the impending operation squashed, he settled in at home for the long wait to Monday’s appointment.
Read MoreWe want your input
Boone Hospital Center is in the process of conducting a Facility Master Plan and we would like your input to help us assess our current facilities and plan for the future.
Read More“Thanks for the great care”
I would just like to thank Dr. Fairlamb for his good care and his nurse Karen.
Read MoreFrom Boone Baby to Boone nurse
Serving intensive care patients is a challenging job involving close collaboration with physicians and careful attention to the patients’ needs. But that very challenge is exactly what Registered Nurse Lindsey Rock finds appealing.
Read MoreGreeted with thoughtfulness, genuine concern and caring
On Dec. 9, 2013, I presented at the Radiology Department for a CT scan at 9 a.m. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the most friendly, and caring person that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in recent memory, with respect to my last several doctor’s appointments and evaluations.
Read MoreA new mother’s gratitude: “Thank you for saving our baby”
I was 32.5 weeks pregnant and at Boone Hospital, where I work, on an ordinary Monday when my coworker Nancy Schuenemeyer emailed me to ask how I was feeling.
Read MoreA caring teacher — Educator helps Boone Hospital prepare for the future
Education is a big part of health care.
We work each day to help our community members understand how to make healthy choices. When people come to the hospital, we educate them about their ailments, describe our treatment plans and inform patients about what it will take to get better.
Read MoreTwelve ideas to help you stay healthy during flu season
The 2013 flu season has begun, and while it is still early in the season, cases have already been reported in the U.S. Winter gatherings can bring together people who are vulnerable to the cold & flu virus.
Read MoreThe deacon’s blessing — Experiencing hospital ministry both sides
Last November, Deacon Gene Kazmierczak was standing in Boone Hospital Center’s Spiritual Care office with two of his fellow chaplains.
The three chaplains were chatting about a new book. Moments like this are a big reason Deacon Gene, a Catholic, loves his work — he gets to share interesting conversation and ideas with leaders of other faiths.
Read MoreSpiritual growth — After three decades of service, hospital ministry prepares to be reborn
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to push the biggest questions aside.
Why are we here? Am I living my life the right way? What comes after death?
But when a patient arrives at the hospital, these questions rush to the forefront.
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