Tonya Linthacum, FNP-BC – High Risk Breast Clinic Family Nurse Practitioner
I grew up in Macon, Mo., home of the Macon Tigers, and went to the University of Missouri for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing – once a Tiger, always a Tiger! My husband, Mike, and I both are nurses and met many years ago at the University Hospital where we both were working.…
Read MoreTherapy Dogs To The Rescue
Dori Neumeier was sitting in the lounge area of the Therapy Floor when the elevators opened and out walked Timbre the therapy dog and his owner Tom Trabue. Dori felt all of her stress from the day melt away as Timbre came over and allowed her to pet him. Dori had been hospitalized for over…
Read MoreHands-On Healthcare Education
Students learning how to be nurses, respiratory or speech therapists, paramedics, radiology technicians, and other healthcare professionals can only learn so much in the classroom. There comes a time when they need to begin working with real patients in real situations. And that’s where Boone Health comes in. Boone Health works with roughly 50 schools…
Read MoreBoone Health and Peak Sport and Spine Announce Mid-Missouri Partnership
Boone Health and Peak Sport and Spine are joining forces at 20 outpatient therapy clinics in mid-Missouri, bringing together two longstanding health care organizations. The move allows for an elevated coordination of care throughout the patient’s health care journey and accelerates Boone Health’s efforts to expand access to quality care in mid-Missouri. “We know that…
Read MoreRevival of the Fittest
In October, Boone Health Medical Group opened a new clinic in Mexico, Mo. But although new to Boone, the Medical Park clinic has deep roots in Audrain County, with a long history of providing care to patients. Boone Health Medical Park – Mexico was originally founded in 1996 as a multispecialty group with a pulmonologist,…
Read MoreCooking Methods
Throughout your bariatric journey, we talk a lot about meal planning and prioritizing protein and encourage you to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. The way you prepare these foods makes a big difference in the flavor and overall eating experience. Oftentimes, people can be hesitant to try new vegetables or new flavors because they aren’t…
Read MoreA New Teddy Bear to Love
No parent wants their kid to have to go through surgery. We certainly didn’t, but my husband Kyle and I were faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to have our 11-month-old go through an ear tube procedure. Our little Everly had four somewhat back-to-back ear infections. She would get a cold, get…
Read MoreSupporting Those Who Served
By Madison Loethen Around Veterans Day every year at Boone Hospital Center you will find a beautiful mural where employees share their well wishes and thank-yous to veterans. Those murals were made by Lead Orderly Amber McLelland who is a veteran herself. Amber enlisted in the year 2000 at just 17 years old. Her sister…
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 on or in observance of New Year’s Day on Monday, January 2. We wish you a happy and healthy 2023! Closing Early • Friday, December 30 Boone Plaza Pharmacy:…
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 on or in observance of Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 23, Sunday, Dec, 25 or Monday, Dec. 26. We wish you and your family a merry Christmas, and a…
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