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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…
Boone County Health Center is excited to announce Tony Kurtenbach will be the new Board member replacing Jody Stodola-Choat upon completion of her term at the end of June. Stodola-Choat has been on the Hospital Board for 12 years. “It has been a privilege to serve on the Boone County More…
Boone County Health Center is pleased to announce Gina Baker has received this year’s Caring Kind award. Each year Boone County Health Center recognizes one staff member who has gone above and beyond to be caring and kind to fellow staff and patients. To receive this award, a staff member More…
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) staff worked with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Simulation in Motion Nebraska program (SIM-NE) last week. The free training was conducted in a 44-foot-long, customized truck that provides a mobile, real-life experience designed to enhance life-saving skills for those in rural areas. More…
All across Nebraska, in facilities where shots or IV medicine is given, The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been working to recruit and train injection safety champions. These “Safe Injection Champions” make sure the best safety practices are used each and every time a shot More…
Boone County Health Center’s (BCHC’s) new MRI unit is up and scanning. In accordance with the American College of Radiology, MRI Safety Zone signs have been hung in the hallways and entrances at BCHC. “Patient safety is our first priority. With stronger magnets come stronger restrictions to make sure all More…
Due to remodeling at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the medication disposal box that has been housed there since 2012 has now been permanently moved to Boone County Health Center (BCHC). Prescription medication should never be shared, thrown in the trash where others can find it, or flushed where it More…