A blessing of hands — Chaplain blesses caregivers

A blessing of hands — Chaplain blesses caregivers

Each year, Boone Hospital Center’s Chaplain Chuck Barsamian performs the blessing of hands with the hospital’s caregivers.

“Their hands are very important,” said Barsamian. “These nurses, techs and physicians so willingly give of themselves to the healing of the patients in the hospital.”

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Free educational event — Understanding Advance Care Planning

Free educational event — Understanding Advance Care Planning

Join the Boone Hospital Foundation for a free educational event on Nov. 21. Respecting Choices: Understanding Advance Care Planning is open to the public and all health care professionals. This event will highlight the need for a greater focus on advance care planning in mid-Missouri.

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Boone Hospital cancer patient named Homecoming honorary captain

Boone Hospital cancer patient named Homecoming honorary captain

A big fan of the Mizzou Tigers, Lisa Tribble of Unionville had long held plans to attend the university’s Homecoming festivities this year.

However, Homecoming is taking on a new significance as Lisa will be named the Homecoming game’s honorary captain, representing cancer patients at Boone Hospital’s Stewart Cancer Center.

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Therapy helps repair Mizzou senior’s vocal cords

Therapy helps repair Mizzou senior’s vocal cords

Singing is a big part of sorority recruitment week at the University of Missouri.

Each year, members keep the tradition of performing songs and chants in front of their houses. They proudly — and loudly as possible — belt out tunes to attract the attention of prospective members standing along the sidewalk.

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One day, two special gifts

One day

Shauna Stafford was expecting an exciting day on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 8, as she arrived at Boone Hospital Center to give birth to her first child.

But she only knew half of what was coming that day.

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Nurse strives to take the fear out of surgery

Nurse strives to take the fear out of surgery

Coming to the hospital for a surgery creates anxiety for many patients, especially first-timers.

Fortunately, Boone Hospital Center has nurses like Joni Cupp to help make patients feel comfortable and put their fears at ease.

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