Columbia’s Boone Health signs non-disclosure agreement with Audrain County officials

It’s been more than two years since Noble Health closed the doors on its hospital in mid-Missouri’s Mexico, and business leaders there say the closing has been devastating for residents.

Columbia-based Boone Health traveled to the Audrain County Courthouse Friday to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Boone Health says the NDA’s purpose is to allow for a full review of hospital service needs for Audrain County and the co-development of a master health plan to meet the needs of residents and businesses in Audrain County.

While the Mexico hospital is still closed, MU Health Care operates an urgent care in Mexico. It is open seven days a week.