BOONE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Current need and friends of the foundation: the current need and friends of the foundation unrestricted funds support enhancements and expansions to a variety of programs and services of the hospital to help improve patient care and community wellness. Below are programs and services supported from these funds: - continuous ambient relaxation environment (care channel): this channel is helpful in reducing pain, stress, restlessness, anxiety and fear in patients. It provides beautiful music and images and supports the patients circadian rhythm with sunrise images in the morning and sunset in the evening and stars at night. This is available on every tv in the facility.- medical heart and lung pillows: these pillows are given to post surgery patients for support while deep breathing, coughing, turning or changing positions when activity is resumed after surgery. They provide help to accelerate healing and aid in pain management, relaxation and sleep.