Patient stories - Boone Health

BEST for Bones — How women are fighting bone loss with physical therapy

July 27, 2013

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.

Mom thanks team that cared for her newborn twins

July 24, 2013

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!

“Skill, flexibility, compassion and a smile at every turn”

July 23, 2013

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.

“I know I left her in the kindest, most capable hands”

July 19, 2013

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!

To our ICU nurse: “She was a reassuring voice when I needed it most”

July 10, 2013

I was with my grandfather in the ICU on Friday July 5, 2013. His night nurse Loretta was very kind and considerate to him and me.

Professional, patient and kind — Praise for our Emergency Department staff

July 9, 2013

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the exceptional care I received when I was a patient in your ER on June 27.

“The nurses run a five-star infusion center at Boone Hospital!”

May 21, 2013

I have been coming here for my infusion treatments. I always get treated with the upmost respect when I come.

From the heartland — Quadruple bypass frees farmer from years of pain

May 17, 2013

When you’re running a farm, you can’t let a little pain get in the way of a day’s work.

That’s what Lowell Woods thought five years ago as he was moving cattle from one pasture to another on the 1,300-acre farm he operates with his wife and son in Baring, Mo.

“I was given my husband back and that was a miracle”

May 15, 2013

My husband Walt was getting dressed in the bedroom, he was going to a basketball game. I was in another room cleaning when I heard a horrible noise. Not a groan or cry, but a fall that was so loud.