Hospital Headlines

Ed Clayton Joins Boone Health as CFO

Boone Health is proud to announce Edward J. Clayton, CPA, MBA as our next Chief Financial Officer.

Ed most recently served as the President and CEO of Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo., where he had previously served as Phelps Health Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Ed received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Southern Illinois University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Webster University in Rolla.

“My family and I are thrilled to join the Columbia community and experience all it has to offer,” says Ed. “For me personally, I couldn’t be more excited to be part of the Boone Health family, working with great colleagues to improve the health of people in mid-Missouri. I can’t wait to get started!”

Ed will be joined in Columbia by his wife Sharon and their four children – Tyler, 15; Logan, 12; Ashlynn, 9; and Kylie, 5.

Boone Health Announces New CNO

Boone Health is proud to announce Shannon Kuczynski, MSN-A, MHSA, RN, NE-BC as our next Chief Nursing Officer.

Shannon grew up in Columbia, attending David. H. Hickman High School before earning her degrees at the University of Kansas – Kansas City.

Shannon brings 28-years of nursing experience, 25 in leadership, having most recently served as Division Vice President, Service Lines and Divison Chief Nursing Informatics Officer for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) in Overland Park, Kansas. While there, Shannon specialized in workflow optimization and transforming data into usable knowledge.

“I am excited to come back to Columbia and join a health system that is known for excellence in nursing,” says Shannon. “I look forward to getting to know the team and making a positive impact on our employees and patients.”

Shannon and her husband Gary have three children – Dash, 21; Jett, 18; and Thaddeus, 16. Shannon’s first day at Boone will be October 10.

Boone Health Osage Beach Opens with Lab Draw Clinic

On Wednesday, June 29, Boone Health cut the ribbon on both the remodeled Boone Health Primary Care clinic and a brand-new Lab Draw clinic in Osage Beach.

The 288-square foot lab has all new equipment and will be open to all patients, from Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, with no appointments necessary.

Boone Health Trustee Jan Beckett Honored For Civic Leadership

Boone Health Trustee Jan Beckett was selected as Woman of The Year – Civic Leader by Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation.

As written by Greater Missouri: Through her years of community service and more than 50 years of involvement with healthcare, she has built meaningful relationships, fostered collaboration, she gives back freely and with commitment, all the while being an enthusiastic celebrant. She took the 2013 GMLC Challenge to heart and enriches the lives of women helping them broaden their perspectives which ultimately helps solve some of the critical issues facing our community and state.

Jan was a founding member and President of the Board of the Assistance League of Mid-Missouri; was a founding board member of the Vincent P. Gurucharri Foundation (providing aid to families of cancer patients); founder and continued supporter of the Columbia Public Schools Foundation; member of the Columbia Metro Rotary club and participates in their charitable activities including weekly readings to pre-school children at the Columbia Public Schools Early Childhood Learning Center; member and former Board Member of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and past chair of the Ambassador program.

Jan has served on the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees since 2011 and is the current Secretary of the Board working tirelessly to keep high quality health care available to all citizens of the region. She is providing important leadership as they have gone through a monumental governance transition. Jan has never wavered and continually puts in whatever effort it takes to make this transition a success for future generations.

Boone Health Receives 5 AHA Achievement Awards

Boone Health has received five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer re-admissions to the hospital.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.

Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in both Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs, Boone Health qualified for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.

This year, Boone Health received the following achievement awards:

• Get With The Guidelines® - StrokeGOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke

• Get With The Guidelines® - HonorRoll and Target: Type 2 DiabetesHonor Roll

• Get With The Guidelines® - HeartFailure BRONZE

• Mission Lifeline® - STEMI ReceivingCenter – GOLD PLUS

• Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD

Boone Health Celebrates New Plastic Surgery Clinic

Boone Health is proud to announce the opening of its Boone Health Plastic Surgery clinic.

The clinic is led by Giorgio Allegra, MD. Dr. Allegra joined Boone Health this spring. He is board certified in General and Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Allegra has practiced in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Dubai and Milan - bringing over 27 years of experience to mid-Missouri.

Also providing services is Family Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Carmichael, FNP-C. Before joining Boone Health Plastic Surgery, Tiffany worked at the Boone Health High Risk Breast Clinic.

Services provided by Dr. Allegra and Tiffany at Boone Health Plastic Surgery include breast reconstruction and augmentation, face lifts, body lifts, tummy tucks, body contouring, liposuction and fat augmentation.

The new clinic is 2,477 square feet and has a spa-like feeling. It has 3 exam rooms, 1 procedure room and 1 recovery room.

Boone Health Plastic Surgery is located at Broadway Medical Plaza 1, Suite 260. To schedule an appointment, call 573.815.5310.

Boone Hospital Center Ranked No. 1 Hospital In Mid-Missouri for Eighth Year In A Row

For the eighth year in a row, Boone Hospital Center was ranked the #1 hospital in mid-Missouri by U.S. News & World Report. It was ranked the #6 hospital in the state.

U.S. News & World Report also rated Boone Hospital Center “High Performing” in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, kidney failure, and stroke.

The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

For the 2022-2023 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. In the 15 specialties, 164 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty. State and metro area rankings reflect the highest performing hospitals in the area across multiple areas of care.

“The hospitals named to the U.S. News Honor Roll excel across numerous specialties and service lines,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “When patients and their medical professionals are considering their options for care, the rankings are designed to help them identify hospitals that are superior in the kind of care they may need.”

U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance using a variety of measures such as survival rates, complication rates, patient experience and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals methodology factors in data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, American Hospital Association, professional organizations and medical specialists.

Boone Health 2021 Employee & Leader of the Year

2021 Employee of the Year: Jordan Parks, Histotechnician, Laboratory Services

“I’m not sure there is a word that describes how helpful Jordan is,” wrote one of Jordan’s colleagues. Jordan was recognized for going the extra mile for Boone Health coworkers, physicians, and patients in ensuring timely and accurate laboratory test results. He has a reputation for his positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and kindness towards everyone.

2021 Leader of the Year: Kyndal Riffie, Group Administrator, Boone Health Medical Group

Known throughout Boone Health as a team player and problem-solver, Kyndal was recognized for her commitment to her staff, professionalism, and willingness to step up when help is needed. In 2021, she played an instrumental role in setting up COVID vaccination clinics for employees and community members while simultaneously taking on an expanded role with Boone Health Medical Group’s specialty clinics.