Patient stories
A Baptism in the ICU
Martin Griffithis was wheeled in his ICU bed to a room that had been prepared to help fulfill his greatest wish: a full submersion baptism. The baptism tank had been delivered from his church earlier that day just for the occasion. His pastor Josh was waiting, along with his family, friends, and care team. His…
Read MoreBack on Her Feet
21-year-old Sadie Hoyt of Mexico, Mo. was preparing for her job as a certified nurse assistant at the Missouri Veterans Home when pain in her foot nearly took her breath away. “It was so bad that I could barely walk,” says Sadie. Sadie immediately started worrying that it could be a bunion. She knew how…
Read MoreUntangled
By Madison Loethen Aaron Eckman was working on his Paris, Missouri family cattle farm when he began having vision issues. “All of the sudden when I would focus on an object, the object would start moving. It would last 5 to 30 seconds each time and it kept happening,” says Aaron. Aaron took a break.…
Read MoreThe Chamber Of Healing
By Hannah Robertson When you walk into a hospital, specifically a wound clinic, the last thing you expect to smell are fresh baked goods. But if you were visiting Boone Hospital Center’s Wound Healing Center on the same day as Perry Leslie, that’s just what you may find. Perry made a habit of treating the…
Read MoreA Family’s Journey
Cancer screens reveal a history of hereditary disease.
Read MoreBack On The Trail
Boone Therapy helps a couple enjoy retirement together.
Read MoreGrant Us Grace
A Boone physician and his family confront a rare childhood illness.
Read MoreReese Renee Boone Baby Story
I think every mother has the first time seeing their baby imprinted in their brain. You stare at this beautiful little baby laying on your chest, in awe that you somehow grew a human inside of you. I remember feeling so exhausted but also so in awe of my little girl.
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"When I called and explained my situation to Denise, she quickly contacted the doctor and was able to get me right in. I was so thankful because I had experienced the worst headache of my life!"
Read MoreSaving Legs and Lives
Had he not been referred to the Wound Healing Center, there was a very real possibility that Donald would have required serious amputation. The Wound Healing Center has teamed up with national non-profit Save a Leg Save a Life Foundation to increase public awareness and avoid more unnecessary amputations.
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