Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
Team approach — Diabetes doctors work with patients to customize care
Diabetes is a challenging disease to treat.
It’s a problem where education can often be as effective as medication. It’s a disease where a patient’s story is sometimes just as important as their test results.
Read MoreEmployee saves lives through telemetry
Cheryl Long has a detail-oriented mind and a knack for multitasking.
“I’ve always been a tinkerer and I’ve always loved looking for things to do,” she said.
Read MoreKids on Track — These kids are ready to tackle a marathon
Something is moving across Mid-Missouri this summer. Thousands of little feet are counting up the miles as 1,091 kids run, walk, bike and even skip an entire marathon.
Read MoreBoone Hospital Center tops Consumer Reports Missouri surgery rating
Trusted national magazine Consumer Reports has issued a new rating of surgery safety performance at U.S. hospitals, with Boone Hospital Center sharing the highest score in the state.
Read MorePreventing osteoporosis — Starting early is key to building strong bones
Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a decrease in the amount of bone (low bone mass), a deterioration of the integrity of the structure of bone tissue (decreased bone density), and decreased bone strength. This results in more fragile bones that fracture more easily.
Read MoreBEST for Bones — How women are fighting bone loss with physical therapy
Emily Frazier knew she was at risk for osteoporosis. Her mother began losing height in her 70’s, so it runs in the family. On top of that, Emily is a petite, Caucasian woman in her 60’s—a prime candidate for the feared bone disease that could slow down her busy life.
Read MoreMom thanks team that cared for her newborn twins
I just want to drop a note to say a BIG thank you to my labor and delivery nurses, Sue and Calla. When I delivered my twins, those two nurses and countless others made my whole delivery experience bearable and wonderful!
Read More“Skill, flexibility, compassion and a smile at every turn”
My name is Darren Gabbert and I have an advanced form of muscular dystrophy.
Because of the medical expertise and outstanding patient care I received at Boone, I survived three pneumonias in 1993, 1995 and 1997. I had been blessed to be pneumonia free for over 15 years, until January of this year.
Read More“I know I left her in the kindest, most capable hands”
I can’t thank you all enough for the wonderful people you are!
You have assembled a remarkable team of the most caring, attentive and patient people!
Read MoreImproving the health of your community — 2013 Foundation Community Campaign
The Boone Hospital Foundation continues to grow and expand the services offered at Boone Hospital Center so that the best health care is available to you and your loved one when critical illness strikes.
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