How to Clean Your Plate
By Jennifer Tveitnes, RD, LD Parents past and present have instructed children to “clean their plate” at the family table. Not only are kids expected to finish all the food on their plate, but it’s often a requirement before they can receive more food, especially dessert. Always eating every bite of food on your plate,…
Read MorePlant-Centric Eating: What, Why, and How
The plant-centric eating trend continues to grow with more and more consumers searching for plant-based options on shelves and menus. Sales of plant-based foods and drinks have sky-rocketed the past couple years, making it more than a $7 billion dollar industry. Why has plant-centric eating gained so much popularity in recent years? Read on to…
Read MoreA Promise Fulfilled
By Jessica Park Long before Columbia became mid-Missouri’s medical center, people received healthcare in their doctor’s office or at home. But as the city grew and medicine advanced, new approaches were required. This need was made plain in 1918 when the flu pandemic struck Boone County. Parker Memorial Hospital at the University of Missouri quickly…
Read MoreWhen Baby Crashes Babymoon
By Erin Wegner When Jessica and Nathan set off on a “babymoon,” they had planned to rest and relax before their daughter arrived. A babymoon is a chance for expecting parents to get a vacation before their baby arrives. But baby had other plans. Jessica and Nathan live in Chicago, where Nathan teaches at a…
Read MoreAt Home Exercise
As many of us discover during the first weeks of any new year, establishing an exercise routine can be challenging. Starting and maintaining any new habit, including exercise, is difficult. During the winter especially, the weather is often a barrier to achieving exercise goals. Joined a gym? Slick roads may prevent you from getting there.…
Read MoreNew Year’s Holiday 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 or closing early on Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, January 1, 2022. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2022! New Year’s Eve • Friday. December…
Read MoreChristmas Holiday 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 or closing early for Christmas on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25. We wish you and your family a merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy holiday! Christmas Eve…
Read More2020 Employee and Leader of the Year
Boone Health announced its 2020 Employee of the Year and Leader of the Year at our Service Awards ceremony on Friday, December 3, 2021. 2020 Employee of the Year Emily Wood, Staff Nurse, Women’s & Children’s Health Emily was recognized for her attentiveness to her patients, positive attitude, attention to detail, and support for her…
Read MoreHandling The Holidays
Holiday meals after bariatric surgery present themselves with a unique set of challenges. Do I still strive for my protein and fluid goals? Should I avoid alcohol? Can I have my favorite foods? Trying to navigate nutrition during the holiday season can be confusing. Here are a few tips to get you through. Protein and…
Read MoreThanksgiving Holiday 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 for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday! Closed Thursday, Nov. 25 All Boone Health Medical Group…
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