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Local Native and Former Husker Wyatt Mazour Joins BCHC Physical Therapy Team

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (July 9, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to welcome Wyatt Mazour, a licensed Physical Therapist, to its growing rehabilitation team. A native of Albion and the son of longtime BCHC family medicine physician Dr. John Mazour, Wyatt continues a legacy of care and service. More…

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From Bump, Baby, and Beyond

By: Boone County

by Dr. Carissa Mangus, Family Medicine Physician at Boone County Health Center When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, having a provider you know and trust can make all the difference. At Boone County Health Center, one of the most meaningful things we offer is continuity of care—the same physician More…

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BCHC Supports Statewide Effort to Strengthen Postpartum Care

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (July 9, 2025) –Beginning July 1, Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly joined hospitals and clinics across Nebraska in launching Postpartum Alert: A Life-Saving Maternal Safety Initiative, a new program led by the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC). The initiative aims to improve postpartum care and outcomes More…

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Health Center Opens Mental Health Program for Seniors

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (July 2, 2025) – Boone County Health Center has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. The Boone County Health Center Senior Life Solutions department provides outpatient services designed to meet More…

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Albion Hospital Boosts Emergency Response with AED Donation to Ericson Lake

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 25, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has awarded its second automated external defibrillator (AED) of the year to Ericson Lake, a popular recreation site that draws an estimated 20,000 visitors annually for camping, river activities, and fishing. Located just outside of Ericson, Nebraska, the lake More…

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From One Treadmill to Thousands of Lives: 40 Years of Cardiac Care at BCHC

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 18, 2025)– Boone County Health Center (BCHC) celebrated a significant milestone this week—40 years of Cardiac Rehabilitation services. The anniversary event brought together staff, patients, and community members to honor a department that began with a single treadmill and bike and has grown into a vital part More…

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Troyers Retire After 40 Years; St. Edward and Cedar Rapids Clinics to Join BCHC

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 18, 2025) – After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care. In conjunction with their retirement, the medical clinics the Troyers have operated in these More…

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BCHC Hosts First-Ever Healthcare Career Camp

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (June 11, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly hosted its inaugural Healthcare Career Camp on Tuesday, June 3, providing area high school students with a unique, hands-on experience exploring the diverse careers and operations that power the healthcare industry. Open to incoming freshmen through graduating seniors, More…

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Measles: Not Just a Rash

By: Boone County

by Dr. Anthony Kusek, Chief of Staff, Boone County Health Center Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes. While some think of measles as just a rash, it can cause serious complications—especially in young children—and may More…

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Stokes Appointed Hospital Trustee; Groeteke Named Board Chair

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (May 28, 2025) –Boone County Health Center welcomes Gary Stokes as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Stokes was officially appointed by the Boone County Commissioners at their May meeting and steps into the position previously held by Don Casper, who served on the hospital board More…