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If you’re having a hard time getting your baby to sleep, here are a few helpful pointers from our expert and head of Obstetrics, Maria Kinney: 1. Swaddle your baby with arms out. Your baby’s hands were his best friends in utero. He could suck on his thumb or his More…

The National Association for Incontinence says one in four women over the age of 18 have times when they leak pee without meaning to. Urinary incontinence, or being unable to hold your bladder when you need to pee, is twice as common in women as in men, but it can More…

Nurses have been ranked as the number one most trusted profession for the 15th consecutive year, according to a Gallup poll released in December 2016. For this survey, a random sampling of 1,000 adults over the age of 18 were asked to rate the honest and ethical standards of 22 More…

We’re excited to introduce our new Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members! This council was formed to open communication between the Health Center and patients and families. “We are constantly working to improve the level of care we offer at the Health Center,” said Vice President of Clinic Services Tammy More…

Did you know Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer? That’s the bad news. The good news is, it’s slow to develop and largely preventable with regular screening. In fact, the CDC statistics show that if the entire population was screened at the age of 50, the number of colorectal cancer-related deaths could be cut by 60%.

Tanya Sharp has been appointed the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Boone County Health Center (BCHC). This comes as current CEO Victor Lee announces his retirement effective June 30, 2017. Under Lee’s 17 years of award-winning leadership, BCHC has seen tremendous growth, including the expansion of the Hospital wing More…

Allergy season is here and with it the sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes that send many people searching for relief. But the truth is, one of the best ways to decrease the symptoms of seasonal allergies is to avoid the pollen which causes them in the first place. Pollen can More…

Could you have a better experience if you choose to have surgery at Boone County Health Center (BCHC) verses going to a larger city? According to a study by Dr. Andrew M. Ibrahim of the University of Michigan Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, the answer could be yes. Dr More…