A Skill That Can Save Lives
The vital importance of learning CPR. In the realm of emergency response, few skills are as universally crucial as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR. CPR serves as a beacon of hope in dire situations when a person’s heart ceases to beat or their breathing stops. The ability to administer CPR can mean the difference between life…
Read MoreImplant Allowing Peaceful Slumber
The InterStim™ system allows Shannon to finally have freedom from her bladder. Shannon Atkins has never felt more rested, and it’s thanks to an implant that helps her control her bladder. “Before getting this device, I was waking up to go to the bathroom all night long. I couldn’t get any sleep at all,” says…
Read MoreGetting Children Through Tick Season Safely
Missouri is one of five states accounting for over 60% of the Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, or RMSF, cases in the US.(1) It’s one of four states accounting for over 50% of ehrlichiosis cases.(2) Other tickborne diseases, such as Lyme disease, can affect children, but RMSF and ehrlichiosis are the only two that children are…
Read MoreMaxwell Lazinger, M.D., FABR
Vascular and Interventional Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology, Boone Health Radiology I grew up in Lakewood, Nj – “down the Shore” – then lived in Boston for most of my education. I graduated Brandeis University with Honors in Biology and Research, then Tufts University Medical School before completing electives in plastic surgery at Stanford, hepatobiliary surgery at…
Read MoreAnna Graham, BSN, RN
Wound & Ostomy Specialist I grew up in Oklahoma where I obtained both my associate’s degree in nursing and my bachelor’s degree. I currently live here in Columbia with my husband and two children. Why did you get into the health care field? I was inspired to become a nurse by my grandmother Christine, who…
Read MoreCertified Nurses Day
Tuesday, March 19, we celebrate our Boone Health Certified nurses and thank them for demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and dedication to excellence in patient care. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. Nursing, like health care in general, has become…
Read MoreSharing is Caring
Boone Health partners with the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to provide “Share Boxes” for patients indicating food insecurity. All Boone Health inpatients indicating food insecurity are now offered a box of food called a “Share Box” to bring home with them, thanks to a new partnership with the Food Bank for Central…
Read MoreForbes Names Boone Hospital Center in List of America’s Best Midsize Employers
Forbes has recognized Boone Hospital Center among America’s Best Midsize Employers in its latest ranking. This annual assessment, conducted in collaboration with market research firm Statista, involved gathering feedback from over 170,000 workers across the United States. Companies with 1,000 to 5,000 employees were categorized as midsize employers, while those with over 5,000 employees were…
Read MoreRhonda Parton To Retire From Boone Health After Nearly 42 Years
After nearly 42 years of service, Rhonda Parton has announced her retirement from Boone Health. To ensure a smooth transition of duties, Rhonda will continue working through mid-May. Rhonda started her career at Boone in 1982 as a Senior Accounting Clerk. She has held Director positions in many departments including Revenue Cycle, Imaging Services, Ancillary…
Read MoreMary Beck Joins the Boone Health Board of Directors
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mary Beck, DNP, RN, FAONL, has joined the Boone Health Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board of Directors is comprised of the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees and six community members. Dr. Beck is replacing Judy Starr who transitioned to the Boone Health Board of Trustees when Greg Steinhoff stepped down.…
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