A new weight class — Boone employee honored after losing 90 pounds
One night last year, Aaron Buran had a revelation while watching a UFC fight on television.
It was a heavyweight bout featuring the sport’s strongest hulking fighters. Despite their size, Aaron was surprised to discover he was actually larger than all of them. The weight class tops out at 265 pounds — he weighed 266.
Read More“The world needs more caring people like you”
My grandmother had a stroke and was on the Boone neurology floor. I just wanted to thank the wonderful nurses that took care of her.
Read More“Kind, professional and above all caring” — Praise for emergency department nurse
First of all, I would like to apologize for the delay in getting this note out to the appropriate person. However, it has been a very difficult time for our family and we can’t move forward with the grieving process without thanking a very special employee at Boone Hospital.
Read MoreServing in Haiti — Sisters share knowledge and save lives
Arriving at the only critical care hospital in Haiti, Angelee Geisler received a briefing from the other Americans serving there. The phrase “it’s third-world problems seen through first-world eyes” was brought up several times. The reality of this phrase would soon come into light.
Read MoreMom thanks staff who helped mend her son’s foot injury
My son, Brett, came to your ER last night with an injured foot. Your staff was so helpful and friendly!
Read MoreCaregiver puts himself in patients’ shoes
Serving heart patients is a passion for Boone Hospital’s Justin Boese.
Justin has had two close family members die of heart disease and his brother required heart surgery at a young age. With his experiences, he can understand what patients are going through.
Read MoreMother of five: “They made each and every one of my birth experiences special!”
I have nothing but good things to say about Boone Family Birthplace! I have had five babies there and the experience with all five has been amazing.
Read MoreMother of three to birthplace staff: “Thank you, Boone!”
All three of my children have been born at Boone Hospital! Our oldest was born in 2010 and our twins were born in October 2012.
Read MoreFoundation book sale — August 21-22
Join us Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 21-22, for our Boone Hospital Foundation book sale! We’ll have great books and unique gifts at fantastic prices.
Read MoreDespite the bad reputation, some fats offer health benefits
Fat is a nutrient necessary for your health. However, they often get a bad rap.
Like any food in our diet, making the right choice when picking fats can make all the difference. Adding healthy fats to your diet can offer health-protective benefits. Consider adding these fats — in moderation — to your diet.
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