Boone county, MO
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Boone County, Missouri[edit | edit source]
- Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 162,642. The county seat is Columbia, which is also the fifth-largest city in Missouri. The county was organized on November 16, 1820 and named for the then recently deceased Daniel Boone, a Kentucky frontiersman and explorer.
Healthcare in Boone County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Boone County, Missouri is a vital aspect of the community. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to residents.
University of Missouri Health Care[edit | edit source]
- University of Missouri Health Care is the largest healthcare provider in Boone County. It is an academic health system located in Columbia, Missouri. It operates several hospitals and clinics in the county, including the University Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and Women's and Children's Hospital.
Boone Hospital Center[edit | edit source]
- Boone Hospital Center is a 392-bed full service hospital located in Columbia. It is operated by BJC HealthCare and offers a range of services including the latest in cancer care, heart care, and orthopedics.
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital[edit | edit source]
- The Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital is a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia. It provides a full range of patient care services, as well as education and research.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Boone County ranks 9th out of 115 in overall health outcomes in Missouri. The county has a lower percentage of adults smoking (17%) compared to the Missouri average (22%). The percentage of adults who are obese is 28%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 32%.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Boone County, Missouri is a community that values healthcare. With several renowned healthcare facilities and a commitment to improving health outcomes, Boone County continues to prioritize the health and well-being of its residents.
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Missouri | |
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