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Beister is Diabetes Educator and Certified Foot Care Specialist

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE – January 15, 2025 – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to celebrate Registered Nurse Jaimie Beister’s recent appointment as a Diabetes Educator and her achievement of certification as a Certified Foot Care Specialist (CFCS). A valued team member of BCHC for over 15 years, Beister’s expanded More…

BCHC Named a Top Recommended Hospital

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE – January 8, 2025 – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of Nebraska’s top hospitals for patient recommendations, receiving a five-star rating based on the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). More…

Creating a Safer Community: The Green Dot Strategy

By: Aprill Murphy

by Valorie Slizoski, CSW: A recent Green Dot training in Nebraska brought together 56 participants from various organizations. Since completing the program, these participants have introduced the Green Dot initiative to hundreds of individuals across the state, significantly expanding its reach and impact. At Boone County Health Center, we are More…

Oakley Retires After Nearly Five Decades at BCHC

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (December 11, 2024) –After 49 years of remarkable service, Gayla Oakley, RN, CCRP, MAACVPR, will retire from Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in December 2024. A trailblazer in her field, Gayla’s retirement marks the conclusion of a career filled with groundbreaking achievements and unwavering dedication to patient care. More…

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottles) to Every Appointment

By: Aprill Murphy

by Jill Nore, Pharmacist: Knowing your medications—names, strengths, and how often you take them—is essential for your healthcare. With various specialists, like surgeons and cardiologists, prescribing different medications, your list can change quickly. Sharing these updates with your primary care provider ensures you receive coordinated, consistent care. Don’t assume that More…

Urologist Dr. Jordan Stegman to BCHC Specialty Clinic

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, NE – (Nov 18, 2024) Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jordan Stegman, a skilled urologist from Urology Center P.C., who will begin seeing patients at BCHC on the third Thursday of each month. Dr. Stegman joins BCHC with a comprehensive background in urology and More…

BCHC Receives $24,000 to Strengthen Diabetic Education Program

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (November 11, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program. This grant aims to enhance BCHC’s Diabetic Education Program by improving referral rates, participation, and retention, while focusing on More…

Compression Garments Enhancing Health

By: Aprill Murphy

by Connie Stowell, OTR/L, CLT: What are compression garments and why do we need them? Compression garments are tight-fitting clothing made of elastic materials that apply graduated pressure to the body. Their primary function is to support tissues, improve circulation, and prevent or manage conditions like swelling, lymphedema, and varicose More…

Boone Central Students Embark on Path to Nursing Certification

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (October 09, 2024) -A group of dedicated Boone Central High School students are currently participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, preparing to make their mark in the healthcare field. The six students— Miranda McGill, Madison Gompert, Natalie Nelson, Edwin Naranjo Aranda, Erica Hall and Madison More…

Patrick Added to BCHC Physical Therapy Team

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (October 9, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce the addition of Clay Patrick as a new Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in their expanding Physical Therapy Department. Clay, who grew up on a small ranch outside of Bartlett, earned his Associates of Applied Science More…