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Albion, NE (May 14, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and secure cabinet to the Boone County Fitness Center. The AED will be installed near the pool area on the facility’s lower level—clearly visible and easily accessible during a cardiac emergency. This More…

Albion, NE (May 14, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) will host a week-long celebration June 9–13, 2025, to honor 40 years of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services. Events are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with a special community gathering on Wednesday, June 11 from 1:00–2:30 PM at the BCHC More…

by Brittany Bertram, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC When life feels overwhelming, having the right support can make all the difference. That’s where psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners—PMHNPs—come in. These specialized providers care for people facing mental health struggles, substance use issues, and other challenges that impact their psychological well-being. PMHNPs work More…

Albion, NE (April 30, 2025) – Boone County Health Center is proud to welcome Amber Salwei, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), to the therapy team. Amber brings with her nearly two decades of experience in physical therapy, spanning a variety of settings including outpatient care, skilled nursing, acute rehab, and home More…

Albion, NE (April 23, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Joel Travis, a family practice physician in Albion, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr., MD, Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award by the More…

Albion, NE (April 23, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again proven that excellence isn’t a coincidence—it’s a commitment. For 2025, BCHC has earned dual national honors: named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health More…

ALBION, Nebraska (April 9, 2025) -Boone County Health Center is excited to announce that Dr. Nicole Kramer will be joining our medical practice in the fall of 2027. A native of Elgin, Dr. Kramer brings with her a deep passion for rural healthcare and a commitment to serving the communities More…

Danielle Krohn, DNP, APRN March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable but deadly cancers. This year’s theme, “You’ve Got Guts, Kick It in the Butt,” serves as a powerful reminder to take charge of your health and prioritize More…

Albion, NE (February 26, 2025) – Boone County Health Center President and CEO Caleb Poore recently attended the RuralMED COOP CEO Roundtable, where he serves as a board member. The event brought together healthcare leaders, including Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, to discuss critical issues facing rural hospitals, such as workforce More…

Albion, NE (February 26, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) welcomes Melissa Griffin, LIMHP, LADC, to its Behavioral Health team. Melissa, a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, will be available Monday through Friday to provide vital mental health services to the Albion community More…