Patient stories
A WWII Vet Wins Another Battle
As a Marine in the Pacific theater, Fred Oerly had survived World War II. He had volunteered to serve as a forward observer for naval gunfire on hostile islands like Guadalcanal, Bougainville and Okinawa, and received both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
Read More“Amazing attitudes and compassion”: A father’s gratitude
Our son Cooper was born at Boone Family Birthplace at 37 weeks on April 22, 2014 by emergency C-section and was in the ICN until the following Saturday, April 26.
Read MoreSuperb Service from Portal to Post…A Boone Experience
On January 6, 2014, my life partner entered Boone Hospital Center to undergo a radical prostatectomy. The day before, one of the coldest days in the New Year, church had been cancelled, and his plans for announcing the impending operation squashed, he settled in at home for the long wait to Monday’s appointment.
Read More“Thanks for the great care”
I would just like to thank Dr. Fairlamb for his good care and his nurse Karen.
Read MoreGreeted with thoughtfulness, genuine concern and caring
On Dec. 9, 2013, I presented at the Radiology Department for a CT scan at 9 a.m. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the most friendly, and caring person that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in recent memory, with respect to my last several doctor’s appointments and evaluations.
Read MoreA new mother’s gratitude: “Thank you for saving our baby”
I was 32.5 weeks pregnant and at Boone Hospital, where I work, on an ordinary Monday when my coworker Nancy Schuenemeyer emailed me to ask how I was feeling.
Read More“Everyone took time to recognize me as a person, not just a body with a problem that needed fixing”
I just want to let all the wonderful people in the Emergency Department know how much I appreciate the care they gave me today.
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 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 More“The world needs more caring people like you”
My grandmother had a stroke and was on the Boone neurology floor. I just wanted to thank the wonderful nurses that took care of her.
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