Patient stories
Columbia man loses 100 pounds at Boone Hospital fitness center
Jacob Thomeczek is a native of Columbia and his mother, Sheila, has worked as a Registered Nurse for Boone Hospital Center since the early 1980s.
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Mark Morgan is careful about what kind of fuel he puts in his new truck.
It’s a Chevy Silverado. He’s cautious with the engine and wants to protect his investment. He deliberates about different ethanol blends when he’s at the pump; he wants to maximize performance.
Read MorePatient to his caregivers: “You all were God’s instruments”
Well I just celebrated my two-year anniversary of being released from a two-month stay at Boone Hospital.
My many thanks to my doctors and the staff at Boone. One doesn’t realize the dedication and care medical professionals are capable of providing until you have need of that dedication and care.
Read MoreExercise helps woman after hip and femur fractures
Four years ago, Memphis, Ten., native Betty Grise and husband, Jerry, moved to Columbia to live closer to their son and daughter-in-law. They also, have a son in North Carolina and two grandchildren who are the “love of my life.”
Read MoreFollowing aneurysm repair: “I will be forever grateful”
I had surgery on January 15, 2013 for an open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. During my six day stay, I was assigned to the second, third and fifth floors on the new south tower.
Read MoreHospitalization turned out to be “the experience of a lifetime”
I was admitted to the hospital on Friday, February 1, 2013, for chest pains. I have had three myocardial infarctions in the past and I was very afraid that this could be “The Big One.”
Read MoreMany miles from home, visitors discover “angels” at Boone Hospital
My spouse and I from Rapid City, S.D., are visiting our son and his family here in Columbia.
Read MoreHappy 40th, Kim Stuart — At this milestone, health is the best gift of all
After heart attack, Boone fitness center helps woman regain health
You would have never guessed that this vivacious lady had ever stepped foot in a cardiologist’s office. At the early age of 43, Debra Payton had a heart attack. Since then she has lost over 70 pounds.
Read MoreWorth the drive — Some patients travel great distances for Boone Hospital’s care
When it’s time for Liz Parry’s regular checkup, she and husband Kirk simply drive to Boone Hospital Center.
They cross the Buffalo River, motor past Branson, take a right at Springfield, turn left at Lebanon and they’re here. No problem.
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