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By Kelli Ray, PA-C As a provider and a parent, I know August brings more than new shoes and sharpened pencils. It also brings nerves, routines, and silent questions many kids carry in their hearts: Will I make friends? Will I keep up? Will I be okay? Back-to-school isn’t just More…

Albion, NE (July 30, 2025) –Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Melodie Look, MS, CCC-SLP, to its rehabilitation team as a Speech Language Pathologist. Look brings over 17 years of experience in the field, with a strong background in serving patients across skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, More…

Albion, NE (July 9, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to welcome Wyatt Mazour, a licensed Physical Therapist, to its growing rehabilitation team. A native of Albion and son of longtime BCHC family medicine physician Dr. John Mazour, Wyatt continues a legacy of care and service to More…

Albion, NE (July 9, 2025) –Beginning July 1, Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly joined hospitals and clinics across Nebraska in launching Postpartum Alert: A Life-Saving Maternal Safety Initiative, a new program led by the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC). The initiative aims to improve postpartum care and outcomes More…

Albion, NE (July 2, 2025) – Boone County Health Center has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. The Boone County Health Center Senior Life Solutions department provides outpatient services designed to meet More…

Albion, NE (June 25, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has awarded its second automated external defibrillator (AED) of the year to Ericson Lake, a popular recreation site that draws an estimated 20,000 visitors annually for camping, river activities, and fishing. Located just outside of Ericson, Nebraska, the lake More…

Albion, NE (June 18, 2025)– Boone County Health Center (BCHC) celebrated a significant milestone this week—40 years of Cardiac Rehabilitation services. The anniversary event brought together staff, patients, and community members to honor a department that began with a single treadmill and bike and has grown into a vital part More…

Albion, NE (June 18, 2025) – After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care. In conjunction with their retirement, the medical clinics the Troyers have operated in these More…

Albion, NE (June 11, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly hosted its inaugural Healthcare Career Camp on Tuesday, June 3, providing area high school students with a unique, hands-on experience exploring the diverse careers and operations that power the healthcare industry. Open to incoming freshmen through graduating seniors, More…

by Dr. Anthony Kusek, Chief of Staff, Boone County Health Center Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes. While some think of measles as just a rash, it can cause serious complications—especially in young children—and may More…