Decades of Service
By Madison Loethen In 1976, the population of Columbia was approximately 60,000, Jimmy Carter was elected president, Star Wars had just started filming, the Apple Computer company was formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and Environmental Health & Safety Manger Randy Gay and Director of Support Services Myrl Frevert both began working at Boone…
Read MoreBoone Hospital Chief Medical Officer Announces Retirement
Dr. Robin Blount, chief medical officer for Boone Health, has announced her intent to retire, effective January 2025. Dr. Blount has been with Boone Health for 38 years, initially practicing internal medicine in private practice at Boone Clinic in Columbia starting in 1987. “I am grateful to have been able to provide care to this…
Read MoreLabor Day 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 Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. We wish you and your family a safe, health, and happy weekend. And thank you to our Boone Health employees who will…
Read MoreParking Lot Repair – Boone Hospital Center
Accepting bids for RFP for parking lot repairs at Boone Hospital Center 1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201. Mandatory pre-bid meeting on site Thursday September 5, 2024 from 1-2pm. Meeting will start promptly at 1pm, please arrive early for guidance to conference room, bid specs will be shared at this meeting. Bids will be due…
Read MoreCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services award Boone Hospital Center 5-Star rating
Boone Hospital is the only hospital in mid-Missouri to earn the top rating. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designated Boone Hospital Center as a 5-star hospital, a distinction awarded to just 8.2% of hospitals nationwide. Boone Hospital Center is the only hospital in the mid-Missouri area to receive 5 stars. “Organizations like…
Read MoreProtected Feet
It was winter, it was dark, and it was chilly. Amy Palmer, a Paramedic with Boone Hospital’s Ambulance service responded to a 911 call for an unhoused gentleman who had a medical issue. Amy quickly saw that this patient had literally walked through his shoes. The soles were detaching from the rest of the shoe.…
Read MoreCaring for Mothers
Pelvic floor therapy helps a mom of two under two regain her strength. These days Josie Rutledge can be found baby-wearing her newborn daughter Odette while she and her husband Caleb play with their almost two-year-old daughter Evangeline. “It is very busy but we love having them so close in age,” says Josie. Josie did…
Read MoreFirst Aid
In the theater of life, emergencies often take center stage without warning, demanding swift and decisive action. Amidst the chaos, first aid emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a lifeline to those in distress. Beyond being a mere set of skills, first aid knowledge represents a powerful tool that empowers individuals to become proactive…
Read MoreGetting Her Strength Back
Veronica Goff’s pain started five years ago as general neck pain. Being a nurse for close to fifteen years, she thought to herself, “This is normal. Nurses have neck pain.” Over the years, the pain would get worse. The pain was starting to go down her left arm, and within the last year, it had…
Read MoreHeat vs Ice
Injuries causing aches, sprains, and pulled muscles happen year-round, so it’s important to know when to apply ice and when to apply heat. How Heat Works When To Use Heat Heat Helpful Tips How Ice Works When To Use Ice Ice Helpful Tips
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