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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
In Search of Good Health nn BY JENNY O’DONLEY
The following are just some of the players driving positive outcomes.
Known for: Exceptional clinical outcomes, cutting-edge technology and high patient satisfaction.
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER | 1600 E. Broadway | 573-815-8000 | boone.org Located on Broadway just off Highway 63, Boone Hospital Center is a 392-bed, fullservice hospital that serves as a regional referral center for 25 counties in midMissouri. Originally built by the citizens of Boone County in 1921, the county-owned hospital is operated by BJC HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems.
Notable: U.S. News & World Report has named Boone Hospital the top hospital in central Missouri for the past five years.
Specialty areas: Cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, obstetrical services, orthopedics and more.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE | 1 Hospital Drive | 573-882-4141 muhealth.org As the state’s premier academic health system, MU Health Care has over 600 doctors in more than 80 specialties to provide completely coordinated care for the simplest and most complex conditions — while also researching breakthroughs and training the next generation of doctors. From routine checkups to the latest innovations in
Columbia area residents have access to some of the best health care in the state, thanks to top-notch medical providers, state-of-the-art hospitals and newly expanded clinics. Add to that the city’s geographic convenience and accessibility, and it’s no wonder the Columbia health care community continues to grow and thrive.
joint replacements, MU Health Care offers a depth of medical expertise. Specialty areas: MU Health Care includes Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, the Missouri Psychiatric Center, University Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City and more than 50 outpatient clinics throughout central Missouri. Primary Care: MU Health Care offers multiple primary care locations throughout mid-Missouri. As health’s first line of defense, MU Health Care’s primary care providers can help patients manage their health and offer easy referral access to a wide variety of MU Health Care specialists and subspecialists when needed.
