Category: News
We’re excited to announce Boone County Health Center (BCHC) will partner with Heartland Radiology to offer expanded radiology services with quicker results! “Our goal is to provide as many quality services onsite as possible, so our patients can get the care they need close to home,” said CEO Tanya Sharp.“By More…
We have more great news (read to the end for some great behind-the-scenes photos)! Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been recognized by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Analytics, a global healthcare adviser, for reaching Stage 6 on our Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). EMRAM evaluates the progress More…
We’ve been named HealthCare’s Most Wired once again this year! Most Wired hospitals are using technology to craft more ways to reach their patients and give better access to quality care. “We do our best to use new technology in order to provide the highest quality care for our patients,” More…
We’ve been named on Becker’s Hospital Review’s List: 62 Critical Access Hospitals to Know 2017 again this year! We’re excited to say this is the third year in a row we’ve been featured as a “Critical Access Hospital to Know” since Becker’s List began in 2015. “Our staff consistently goes More…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) have joined forces to offer a groundbreaking apprenticeship at Boone County Health Center (BCHC).This is part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s historic investment in apprenticeships. In recent years, many types of apprenticeships have been offered More…
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now. New and current donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure the Red Cross can meet the needs of More…
In the U.S., medication errors cause at least one death each day and harm about 1.3 million people each year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says one reason for this is poor communication. So, we’ve made a tool called the “orange medication bag” to help our patients speak More…
Dr. Sean Kohl and Nurse Keri Carraher passed the national certification exam to become Wound Care Certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. This is a big step in the formation of a Wound Care Team at Boone County Health Center (BCHC). “Each wound is different and More…
We’re making it easier for local athletes to get their sports physical by offering a Convenient Sports Physical Clinic. No appointment is needed! Clinics will be held: ALBION: July 19th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. ELGIN: July 21st from 2-4:30 p.m. SPALDING: July 12th from 2-4:30 p.m. FULLERTON: July 11th and July 20th More…
June is Men’s Health Month, but it’s not just about men. We all know that men’s health affects wives, daughters, sisters and mothers too. Many conditions can be detected early with regular checkups, and insurance often covers preventative care at 100%. Still, men make half as many preventative care doctor visits More…