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Boone County Health Center is staying vigilant amid growing concern about COVID-19, also called coronavirus, reaching Nebraska. “We are following the advice of East Central District Health Department (ECDHD) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As such, we ask that the patients with a known exposure to COVID-19 More…
Boone County Health Center had a couple extra visitors last week. Two state surveyors showed up unannounced Monday to do a state survey. The surveyors stayed for most of the week, looking through Boone County Health Center’s operations and meeting with multiple staff members, patients, and even a few visitors. More…
When you go to the store, you have to present cash, check or credit card in exchange for goods or services. When you go to the doctor, there’s a different type of requirement – your insurance card. In the past, Boone County Health Center patients have not been consistently asked More…
For the third year, the Marilyn Nissen Nursing Scholarship is open for application at Boone County Health Center. Marilyn Nissen, R.N. was a long-time oncology nurse at Boone County Health Center. Due to her care and expertise, many local patients are alive and well today. To honor the high value More…
Boone County Health Center’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program received the Nebraska Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network (NCVPRN) “2019 Program of the Year.” This award is given to an outstanding Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab program in the state of Nebraska that has demonstrated excellent service to their patients, as well as leadership More…
Medicare and other types of health insurance can be confusing. So the federal government funds a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), which helps older Nebraskans and those with disabilities learn more about Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance plans. On Tuesday, September 24th Boone County Health Center’s Sterling Connection More…
Erin McKown MPAS, PA-C is currently a doctoral candidate furthering her education at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the Doctorate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. McKown has been elected into the membership of the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. This is the nation’s most More…
Boone County Health Center is growing with the addition of two new Primary Care Providers, Laura McPhillips, PA-C and Danielle Krohn, DNP, APRN. McPhillips grew up in Lindsay, Nebraska and earned her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA-C) from the College of St. Mary in Omaha. “I’ve always More…
Boone County Health Center Foundation has recently expanded donor options for giving with the creation of an endowment. “Creating an endowment offers donors who want to invest in the long term financial wellbeing of Boone County Health Center a way to do that,” said Boone County Health Center Foundation Director More…
Boone County Health Center patients now have access to a receptionist Monday through Saturday during business hours, even when satellite clinics are closed. “We want it to be as easy as possible for patients to set up a visit or get their questions answered. So now, when our patients call More…