Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
Respecting Choices — New effort touts importance of advance directives
When planning for the end of life, many people think about the gifts they would like to leave their loved ones.
They create wills to divide up their belongings. They plan for savings and assets to be given to family or charitable causes.
Read More“Well hey, why frown?” Maddy Norvell, November Employee of the Month
Salads, hot meals, pie, snacks, coffee, ice cream — there many wonderful things at the Boone Hospital Center cafeteria. But one of the best things about the cafeteria is that Maddy Norvell works there.
Read MoreRouted to recovery — Fast response saves Mexico handyman from stroke
Down in his basement workshop, Russ Haerer holds his latest project. It’s a dovetail joint for a cabinet drawer.
It looks beautiful — but Russ isn’t satisfied.
Read MoreBoone Hospital cancer patient named Homecoming honorary captain
A big fan of the Mizzou Tigers, Lisa Tribble of Unionville had long held plans to attend the university’s Homecoming festivities this year.
However, Homecoming is taking on a new significance as Lisa will be named the Homecoming game’s honorary captain, representing cancer patients at Boone Hospital’s Stewart Cancer Center.
Read MoreTherapy helps repair Mizzou senior’s vocal cords
Singing is a big part of sorority recruitment week at the University of Missouri.
Each year, members keep the tradition of performing songs and chants in front of their houses. They proudly — and loudly as possible — belt out tunes to attract the attention of prospective members standing along the sidewalk.
Read MoreOne day, two special gifts
Shauna Stafford was expecting an exciting day on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 8, as she arrived at Boone Hospital Center to give birth to her first child.
But she only knew half of what was coming that day.
Read MoreNurse strives to take the fear out of surgery
Coming to the hospital for a surgery creates anxiety for many patients, especially first-timers.
Fortunately, Boone Hospital Center has nurses like Joni Cupp to help make patients feel comfortable and put their fears at ease.
Read MoreA new weight class — Boone employee honored after losing 90 pounds
One night last year, Aaron Buran had a revelation while watching a UFC fight on television.
It was a heavyweight bout featuring the sport’s strongest hulking fighters. Despite their size, Aaron was surprised to discover he was actually larger than all of them. The weight class tops out at 265 pounds — he weighed 266.
Read More“Kind, professional and above all caring” — Praise for emergency department nurse
First of all, I would like to apologize for the delay in getting this note out to the appropriate person. However, it has been a very difficult time for our family and we can’t move forward with the grieving process without thanking a very special employee at Boone Hospital.
Read MoreServing in Haiti — Sisters share knowledge and save lives
Arriving at the only critical care hospital in Haiti, Angelee Geisler received a briefing from the other Americans serving there. The phrase “it’s third-world problems seen through first-world eyes” was brought up several times. The reality of this phrase would soon come into light.
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