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We’re hosting a free soup and sandwich luncheon Friday, December 1st during the Boone County Big Give! It will be held in the Kvam Room between noon and 1 p.m. with a short program starting around 12:30 p.m. You’ll get to see a demonstration of the Premature Anne manikin that will More…
Boone County Health Center understands quality healthcare goes beyond the cost. In today’s world, however, patients shop around to make sure they are getting not only the best care but the best price. But comparing quotes from different healthcare facilities can be confusing. Some hospitals include costs and charges in More…
We have great news! The State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) has recognized us as a 2017 National Rural Health Day “Community Star.” “Rural health care is vital, because it gives patients access to the care they need close to home,” our Chief Executive Officer Tanya Sharp said. “Our dedicated More…
Our new Newman Grove Medical Clinic is well under way! “We’re very pleased with the progress we’ve seen so far,” said CEO Tanya Sharp. “The building is being constructed offsite and delivered to Newman Grove to minimize the effect weather plays on our timeline.” Underground plumbing and electrical work are More…
The Elgin Bargain Box gave $1,000 to kick off our 2017-2018 priority project The First Breath! This project will fund a manikin the size of 25-week premature baby, which can be used to train providers in the care of a tiny baby whose lungs are not fully developed. The manikin More…
We’re excited to announce our 2017-2018 priority project, The First Breath! One in ten babies in the US is born premature. The care these babies get during their first breaths of life is vital. The First Breath priority project will fund a manikin the size of a premature baby. This More…
The Nebraska Health Insurance Marketplace, where many people get their insurance, is now open. It will close December 7, 2017. Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boone County Health Center (BCHC) along with NebraskaHealth+ offers free help to people who need to apply for insurance. This is a More…
Bullying can lead to school dropout, suicide and legal issues for parents and children. Sometimes it can be hard to spot bullying until it’s too late. So how do you know when it has crossed the line from two kids who don’t get along to a bullying situation? You know More…
We are hosting a self-defense workshop in Albion on Saturday, October 21st. It’s for women of all ages, sizes, and abilities. “This training will give women useful tips to keep themselves safe,” said workshop organizer and Director of Cardiac Rehab Gayla Oakley. “Knowing how to protect yourself is vital to your More…
Candice Schnoor, one of our nurses, passed the national certification exam to become Wound Care Certified (WCC) by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. Now Candice is on our Wound Care Team. The Wound Care Team was funded by donations from this year’s Hospital Gala. They care for More…