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Healthgrades Recognized Boone Health With Its 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award

Over the past 12 months, Boone Health has been recognized with multiple national awards, solidifying its place as one of the best hospitals in the country for health care quality, patient care and employee satisfaction. Boone Health was recently awarded this new designation of Outstanding Patient Experience.

This latest recognition comes on top of Healthgrades naming Boone Health as a Top 100 Hospital in the nation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ranking Boone Hospital as the only 5-star hospital in mid-Missouri, the American Nurses Credentialing Center giving Boone Health its fifth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and Forbes naming Boone Health as a Top 100 place to work in the nation for mid-size employers and No. 6 in the state of Missouri. Healthgrades evaluated more than 3,000 hospitals for Outstanding Patient Experience using patient survey data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems over a calendar year. Boone Health’s recognition puts it in the top 15% of those hospitals nationwide in patient experience.

Since September 2024, Boone Health has been awarded and/or recognized with the following:

5-Star Rating – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Forbes

• No. 1 place to work in mid-Missouri for mid-sized employers

• No. 6 place to work in Missouri for mid-sized employers

• No. 67 place to work in the nation for mid-sized employers.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

• Magnet designation five consecutive times (2024, 2019, 2014, 2009, 2005)

Magnet designation is provided to organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence; it is the highest honor for professional nursing. Only 70 hospitals in the world have received Magnet designation five times.

Healthgrades

• America’s 100 Best Hospitals three years in a row (2023-25)

• Top 15% nationally for Outstanding Patient Experience

• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery (in the top 5%)

• America’s 50 Best Hospitals for both Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement (top 10%)

• Five-Star recipient for treatment of Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Pneumonia Treatment, Abdominal Aorta Repair, Sepsis Treatment, and Respiratory Failure Treatment.

Boone Health EMS Team Receives Generous Donation

For Emergency Medical Services Week in May, a new medical transport vehicle and trailer was generously donated by Drs. Roberta and Gary Minish. The vehicle was officially put into service and will play a vital role in supporting our EMS teams.

Boone Health Breast Care and Lab Services New Location

In April 2025, Boone Health Breast Care opened the door to their permanent location in Broadway Medical Plaza 2, Suite 200. This office provides comprehensive breast cancer screening, genetic risk evaluation and counseling for patients who are at an increased risk of breast cancer. To learn more or to make an appointment, visit boone.health/breast-care.

The lab in Plaza 2 has a new office. Still located on the second floor, the new office is located right across the hall from its previous location. The lab can now be found in Suite 250. To find lab locations and hours, visit boone.health/lab-services.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Boone Health Announce New Four-Year Contract Agreement

A new four-year agreement between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Boone Health was announced. This ensures continued in-network access to Boone Health’s hospitals, clinics and providers for all Anthem members, including those enrolled in employer-sponsored and Medicare Advantage health plans. If you’re looking for a Boone Health provider that can meet your needs, call 573.815.3000.

Boone Health OB/GYN Elizabeth Wilson, MD Works to Empower Women Through Hormone Replacement Therapy

Dr. Wilson, of Women’s Health Associates and Boone Health is a leading expert in the Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) field. She is spearheading the expansion of Boone Health Partner, Women’s Health Associate’s HRT program. Dr. Wilson is an excellent resource for media outlets covering hormone health, aging and women’s wellness. She has a dual focus on education and evidence-based care.

“Hormonal imbalances can impact everything from energy and mood to sleep, metabolism, and mental clarity,” says Dr. Wilson. “With our Hormone Replacement Therapy program, we’re empowering women to take back control of their health with solutions that are customized, safe, and supported by the latest science.”

HRT is a medically supervised treatment used to address symptoms related to menopause, perimenopause, and other hormone-related conditions. It offers a variety of delivery methods tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and preferences. Options include bioidentical hormone creams, patches, oral medications, pellet therapy, and peptide therapy to provide steady, long-lasting hormone levels. Dr. Wilson works closely with each patient to determine the safest and most effective option based on individual symptoms, goals and overall health. With a career rooted in caring for women through all stages of life, Dr. Wilson brings both clinical experience and advanced training to HRT. She has continually expanded her knowledge through prestigious organizations such as The Institute of Functional Medicine and the American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine, keeping her at the forefront of hormone science and integrative health.

Dr. Wilson and Women’s Health Associates welcome patients seeking personalized hormone care. Appointments can be scheduled through wha-inc.com/ or by calling 573.443.8796.

Boone Raises the Flag for Organ & Tissue Donation

On April 15, 2025, Boone Health raised awareness for National Donate Life Month by signing and raising a Donate Life flag outside the main hospital entrance. The flag featuring handwritten messages of comfort and hope honors organ, eye and tissue donors, their families, and recipients.

Chief Nursing Executive Shannon Kuczynski addressed gathered employees and representatives from Midwest Transplant Network, our partner in organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Since its inception in 2003, the U.S. has celebrated National Donate Life Month each April to raise awareness about what donation truly means. Together, we can encourage the community to join the organ, eye and tissue donor registry. Together, we can honor those who have given the gift of life through donation. Together, we can celebrate the lives of those who have received the gift because of someone’s generosity.

There are approximately 103,000 Americans currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Regardless of age and medical history, everyone 18 years old and older can join the organ, eye, and tissue donor registry. I encourage you to join the donor registry, if you have not already done so, by signing up at ShareLifeMidwest.com. Then, please tell your loved ones about your decision.

I am proud of the work all of us at Boone Health do to care for our donors and recognize the ripple effect that each donor has on their recipient’s family members, friends, community and beyond.