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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…

Boone County Health Center President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tanya Sharp participated in an Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2017. Tanya and other Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) members attended the Nebraska Breakfast, a breakfast held on Wednesdays when both the Senate and the House of Representatives are More…

We’re excited to announce we’ve received a grant from the Valero Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Valero Energy Corporation, to purchase two new video laryngoscopes! Valero operates the Valero Renewables-Albion ethanol plant. The video laryngoscopes will be used at the Health Center to place breathing tubes so patients can More…

We joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) for a statewide project called Collaboration and Proactive Teamwork Used to Reduce (CAPTURE) Falls. “We want our patients to be safe,” said Nurse Angela Schalk. “Taking part in the CAPTURE Falls project in order to stop falls is an important part More…

One out of every four kids in Nebraska is overweight, and heavy kids often grow up to be heavy adults. This can lead to health problems such as diabetes, joint problems, asthma and heart disease. Often, parents want to help their kids, but they don’t know where to start. Diet More…

This month we welcome Dr. Weekly to Boone County Health Center (BCHC). He will join Dr. Novotny in doing our Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialty Clinic. “We offer a variety of specialty clinics, and Dr. Weekly is a great addition,” said Vice President of Patient Services Cindy Lesiak. “We More…

If you’re having a hard time getting your baby to sleep, here are a few helpful pointers from our expert and head of Obstetrics, Maria Kinney: 1. Swaddle your baby with arms out. Your baby’s hands were his best friends in utero. He could suck on his thumb or his More…

Safe sleep can help protect your baby from sudden infant death syndrome and other dangers. So, in honor of National Baby Safety Month, here are a few tips to help your baby sleep safely:  Always put a baby to sleep on his back Babies should sleep on a flat, firm More…