Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
For tree farmer, volunteering at Boone is an evergreen experience
Almost every Tuesday afternoon, Mary Lou Raitt staffs the Boonique Gifts shop in Boone Hospital’s main lobby.
The exception is Thanksgiving through Christmas, when Raitt is busy at her family’s tree farm.
Read MoreNational Infertility Awareness Week
National Infertility Awareness Week is a time to remember that many couples experience difficulties when starting a family. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the many treatment options available today.
Read MoreFrom the moment patient walked into the hospital “I felt like I mattered”
I went to see Dr. James Pitt on April 18, 2013, for a consult. He sent me right from his office to Boone for some X-rays and that is where my story started.
Read MoreHeartbreak in Boston — Runner’s triumph mixed with sadness after close call with tragedy
More than 20 miles into the Boston Marathon, Jennifer Anderson was feeling fatigued. Her biggest challenge stood right in front of her — Heartbreak Hill.
Read MoreSharing her story: Breast cancer patient uses social media to encourage and inspire
Julie Riley, known to her followers as @MissJules, has over 180 followers on Twitter. She tweets, sometimes with photos, about concerts she attends, radio station DJs, going out for dinner and other everyday things.
Read MoreFlavors of spring — Mushrooms add woodsy zest to healthy dishes
One of the greatest delights of springtime is the new crop of seasonal produce that begins appearing at our farmer’s market and local grocer.
Read MoreHello, Baby! New expo comes to mid-Missouri
Boone Hospital Center and the Columbia Daily Tribune would like to announce a new arrival coming in June — the first annual Hello, Baby! Expo.
Read MoreReturning To The Mound: Ashland athlete returns to the game after a broken leg
When he hit the pitch, he thought it might be a homerun. The score was 2-1, his Southern Boone County Eagles were trailing Osage High School. There were two runners on base, and junior Gus Goodnight watched his hit soar into the outfield.
Read MorePatient shares kudos with hospital staff
I would just like to say that every staff member at Boone Hospital that I have had to speak with regarding my surgery on April 11th has been very professional and made me feel very important.
Read MoreDonation supports Boone Hospital’s work to provide comfort at end of life
The Boone Hospital Foundation has received a $20,000 donation in honor of the hospital’s Supportive Care service.
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