Martin Tibuakuu, MD, MPH, FACC – General Cardiology, Missouri Heart Center
Dr. Tibuakuu hails from a small village in northern Ghana and has an inspiring journey. He walked barefoot to school and was the first in his village to get an education. Growing up in poverty, Dr. Tibuakuu went weeks without food and didn’t have the means to seek health care. This experience instilled a strong…
Read MoreBailey McMillen, RDCS (AE), RVT, RDMS (AB,OB/GYN) – Cardiovascular Sonography
I’m from Center, Mo., a small town of about 500 people located about 20 miles southwest of Hannibal. I graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia in 2020 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with an emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. I obtained my ultrasound credentials through the American Registry of…
Read MoreFind Your Motivation to Move
Winter’s shorter days and frigid temperatures can make it difficult for even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts to find motivation to exercise. It’s easy to stay inside with a blanket and cup of cocoa when the temperature drops, but there are good reasons to break a sweat when it’s cold out. Since 1950, heart disease…
Read MoreChristmas and New 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 during the holidays. We wish you and your family a merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy New Year! Christmas Eve, Tuesday. Dec 24 Closed All…
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. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday! Closing Early Wednesday Boone Health Occupational Medicine: 8 AM…
Read MoreBoone Health upgrades to Hologic Genius 3Dimensions mammogram machines
Boone Health officials recently flipped the “on” switch to three state-of-the-art Hologic Genius 3Dimensions mammogram machines, bringing the latest in high-definition mammography technology to the community. With two new units at the Harris Breast Center and one at the Nifong Medical Center, Boone Health has now completed a comprehensive upgrade, replacing all of its mammogram…
Read MoreVaccines: Protecting Health and Society
Vaccines are one of the most significant public health innovations in human history, revolutionizing our approach to disease prevention and control. They have played a crucial role in reducing the prevalence of infectious diseases, preventing outbreaks, and saving millions of lives worldwide. Understanding why it is essential to get necessary vaccines can reinforce public commitment…
Read MoreFrom RSV to Recovery
Darla Taylor considered herself healthy. She watched what she ate, walked two miles a day and never thought she would be admitted to the hospital with a serious lung infection. But that’s where she found herself in January 2024. A few weeks earlier, Darla’s father-in-law passed away from Stage 4 Liver Cancer. Having spent weeks…
Read MoreReclaiming Mobility
Deidre “DK” Hirner loves being active. She walks her dog several miles a day and enjoys working out on her recumbent exercise bike. She’s able to keep up her active lifestyle after having several joints replaced; she’s had 3 shoulder replacements – one shoulder was done twice – and a hip replacement. DK spent a…
Read MoreA New Lease on Life
Allison Mitchell had not seen a primary doctor in a long time and knew it was time for a check-up. In November 2023, she made an appointment at Boone Health Primary Care – Broadway with Sarah McBee, FNP. “Sarah was so nice,” Allison shares. “Because I hadn’t seen a primary in a long time, I…
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