Fitness & Fellowship

Fitness & Fellowship

Phyliss has been a Boone Hospital nurse for 36, 14 of which she spent caring for patients in the emergency department. 9 years ago, she moved to the admissions department and also works in the GI lab and infusion and treatment center.

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Leading By Example

Leading By Example

Emily Merritt has never felt better. She recently lost 16 pounds, got her cholesterol in check, and now has more energy to spend time with her mother, husband, and two beautiful daughters. But she says she never would have gotten to this place, without making the decision to get serious about her health a few months ago.

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When Surgery Brings New Life

When Surgery Brings New Life

When you look at newborn Harper Hopkins, you may notice his adorable round cheeks and big beautiful eyes that follow you around the room. But you probably don’t know the journey his parents, Jake and Sara Hopkins of Jefferson City, took to get him here.

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Spicy Enchilada Spaghetti Squash Boats

Spicy Enchilada Spaghetti Squash Boats

This recipe has a nice balance of carbs (the starchy squash), non-starchy veggies (onion, spinach, mushroom, jalapeno), and protein (cheese, chicken). I like the simplicity and how it can be a surprisingly quick recipe if you are good at multitasking in the kitchen. Feel the freedom to switch up the veggies, use rotisserie chicken, and/or use whatever kind of cheese your heart desires.

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Nutritious Beet Hummus

Nutritious Beet Hummus

Beets don’t have the best reputation because many people say they taste like “earth” …so basically dirt. But they are gorgeous and in my opinion have the potential to be delicious with the right preparation. Raw beets have a crunchy texture that turns soft and buttery when they are cooked and their greens are similar in taste and texture to Swiss chard.

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Nurses Rank #1 Most Trusted Profession for 15th Year in a Row

Nurses Rank #1 Most Trusted Profession for 15th Year in a Row

The American public has again ranked nurses as the professionals with the highest honesty and ethical standards, according to a Gallup poll released today.  The annual poll marks the 15thconsecutive year that nurses have been ranked the most trusted out of a wide spectrum of professions, including medical doctors and police officers.

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Although the name only mentions cauliflower this soup is basically a vegetable free-for-all, it has a bunch of colors and textures and in turn one serving boosts 240% of your daily needs for vitamin A, 140% of vitamin C, and 30% of your calcium needs. 

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Comforting Mind And Body

Comforting Mind And Body

As the weather begins to cool down, often our kitchens begin to heat up. Warm, filling comfort foods fill our stoves and ovens.

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