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Boone County Health Center hired two men from the Philippines, Mario Patalinjug Jr. and Jake Tagle, to work in the Lab. “We started looking for Medical Technicians (MTs) in November 2014. Since then, we’ve had two more MTs leave,” said Vice President of Human Resources Jennifer Beierman. “There is just More…
We’re excited to announce we’ve partnered with Revenue Cycle Specialists, Inc. (RCS) out of Grand Island to offer extended business office services. RCS will be handling all Boone County Health Center (BCHC) payment aspects. “We want our patients to be successful in paying their medical bills in a way that More…
Above is a drawn rendition of what the Newman Grove Medical Clinic will look like when construction is complete. Construction is going as planned. “Month by month we continue to make progress,” said Boone County Health Center CEO Tanya Sharp. “The building has been delivered and erection has begun.” The More…
The family of Ray Merrell donated money for a new chair in our Treatment Room. “Ray was in the Treatment Room twice and thought they needed more comfortable chairs,” said wife Betty Merrell. “He was adamant about getting a new chair that would benefit friends and family who come in for More…
When our patients walk through the door, we know it can feel a little scary. Even with the signs, it can be hard to know which way to go. So we are grateful for our volunteers who greet patients and their families with a smile. “We let patients know if More…
Maria Kinney and Deanna Kruse have become Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs). Maria is the obstetrics (OB) supervisor and Deanna is a night nurse. Their CLC training involved an intense, five-day course in Greeley, Colorado packed with great breastfeeding facts. It was followed by a certification exam. “We are so excited More…
Our Oncologist Dr. Cary Peterson and his wife Lisa donated $5,000 to the Boone County Health Center Foundation in memory of long-time oncology nurse Marilyn Nissen. The money has been used to start the Marilyn Nissen Nursing Scholarship for students from the area who are interested in pursuing a career More…
Our new Newman Grove Medical Clinic is well under way! “We’re very pleased with the progress we’ve seen so far,” said CEO Tanya Sharp. “The building is being constructed offsite and delivered to Newman Grove to minimize the effect weather plays on our timeline.” Underground plumbing and electrical work are More…
The Elgin Bargain Box gave $1,000 to kick off our 2017-2018 priority project The First Breath! This project will fund a manikin the size of 25-week premature baby, which can be used to train providers in the care of a tiny baby whose lungs are not fully developed. The manikin More…
We’re excited to announce our 2017-2018 priority project, The First Breath! One in ten babies in the US is born premature. The care these babies get during their first breaths of life is vital. The First Breath priority project will fund a manikin the size of a premature baby. This More…