Hospital Headlines

New Chief Financial Officer Announced

After an extensive, nationwide search, Boone Health is proud to announce Laura Thomas, MHA as our next Chief Financial Officer. Laura was most recently with Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she served as a Region CFO for that health system. She has also worked at healthcare facilities in Texas, Ohio and New Mexico. Laura received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas - Odessa and her Master’s in Health Administration from Ohio University. Laura describes herself as a nontraditional CFO who thrives in a creative environment. “I’m very excited to be joining Boone Health,” Laura says. “In every interaction I have had to this point, I can already feel what it’s like to be a part of the Boone family and what makes Boone different. I can’t wait to help build on the strong tradition of care that Boone Health has established.” Laura will be joined in Columbia by her husband Jason, a special education teacher, and son Hudson, who will be entering his first year of high school. Their other son, Hayden, is attending college in Texas. The Thomas family is excited for their move to the midwest and looks forward to spending time exploring in the outdoors.

Boone Health Named Breast Center of Excellence

Boone Health was recently accredited with the Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. This designation requires a facility to be accredited in multiple areas of breast cancer diagnostics, including mammography, stereo biopsy, breast ultrasound and breast MRI. The rigorous application process for accreditation evaluates a hospital’s equipment, procedures, patient safety, image quality, and the experience and education of the department’s technologists and radiologists. Hospitals must meet or exceed the ACR’s standards and reapply for accreditation every 3 years.

According to Liesje Myers, “When patients see the ACR gold seals of accreditation, they can rest assure that their exam is being performed in a safe environment by registered technologists, that the equipment is state-of-the-art and uses the lowest amount of radiation to produce optimal images, and that highly qualified and experienced radiologists will interpret their exam. This allows for appropriate treatment to begin as soon as possible, greatly increasing the chance of long-term survival.”

Congratulations to the Boone Health radiology team for their commitment to detecting and treating breast cancer.

Boone Health CEO Troy Greer writes a message on a rose vial: “On behalf of our Boone Health team, thank you for allowing us to save lives.”

This year, the Donate Life Rose Parade Float Program is also returning to their practice of honoring our donor heroes on the Donate Life Float in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. hTe CEO & Partners Rose Dedication Program offers Hospital CEOs and Transplant Center Administrators, an opportunity to handwrite a rose dedication on the actual rose vials that will be placed on the Donate Life Float.

Boone Health was recently recognized by Columbia Public Schools (CPS) for our support of their Fine Arts and Athletics Departments. Boone has been a top level sponsor for 10 years, helping CPS improve facilities and reinstate programs with the funding provided.

2020 Employee of the Year Emily Wood

Staff Nurse, Women’s & Children’s Health

Emily was recognized for her attentiveness to her patients, positive attitude, attention to detail and support for her coworkers. Many of Emily’s colleagues have called her a role model and inspiration, including one nurse who said, “I call her style of nursing ‘the Emily Way.’” Emily was also Boone Health’s first recipient of the DAISY Award for Nursing in 2018.

2020 Leader of the Year

Drew Wilkinson

Director of Laboratory, Ambulance & Emergency Services

Drew was recognized for demonstrating leadership in challenging situations, including setting up a COVID drive-through testing site, and for supporting our patients and communities by expanding our outpatient laboratory services to new locations and areas. He is known for his commitment to teamwork and willingness to help others and take on new responsibilities.