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BCHC AED Grant Supports Safety at Riverside School

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (August 19, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) recently donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Riverside Public Schools in Spalding as part of its ongoing commitment to the health and safety of the communities it serves. The AED was presented to Riverside Public Schools Superintendent Stephanie More…

Keep Them in the Game

By: Boone County

by Allison Rankin, PT With the beginning of another school year comes the excitement of new sports seasons. Whether your student-athlete is competing for the first time or a returning letter winner, recognizing the early signs of an injury can make all the difference between missing days, weeks, or even More…

BCHC Recognized Among Nebraska’s Best for Physician Communication

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (July 22, 2026)- Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again earned national recognition for the exceptional care its physicians provide, being named one of Nebraska’s top hospitals for physician communication by Becker’s Hospital Review. The recognition is based on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems More…

BCHC Strengthens Community Safety in Newman Grove

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (July 15, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Newman Grove Community Center to help enhance emergency preparedness at the facility. Updated in 2019, the Newman Grove Community Center serves as a shared gathering place for community events, meetings, More…

Why Sun Protection Matters: Protecting Your Skin for Life

By: Boone County

Spending time outdoors is a wonderful way to stay active and enjoy nature, but protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important steps you can take for your long-term health. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage skin cells, even on cloudy days or during More…

BCHC Nurses Trained to Help Navigate Car Seat Safety

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 24, 2026) – Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April. The intense week-long training is based More…

Boone County Health Center Upgrades Imaging

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 17, 2026) – Boone County Health Center has replaced its previous CT technology with the advanced Philips CT 5100 128-slice scanner in the Radiology Department. BCHC also updated other diagnostic imaging equipment this year as part of ongoing efforts to enhance imaging capabilities across the department. The More…

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BCHC Earns 5-Star Rating for Nurse Communication

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, NE – (June 17) Boone County Health Center has been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for nurse communication, earning a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The recognition places Boone County Health Center among just 13 hospitals in Nebraska to receive the highest More…

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Tune-Up Time: Why Wellness Visits Matter at Every Age

By: Boone County

Just like a vehicle runs best with regular maintenance, our bodies do too. A wellness visit is like a yearly tune-up for your health — helping catch small concerns before they become bigger problems down the road. Many people only visit their provider when they are sick or have a More…

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Health Center Expands Appointment Notification Services

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 10, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce an upgrade to our patient appointment notification system, with a go-live date of June 16, 2026. This enhanced service will now be available for all outpatient appointments, including Clinic visits, CT scans, MRI appointments, mammograms, More…