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Building Strong Families: BCHC Launches Young Child Parenting Group

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (March 4, 2026) – The early years of a child’s life can be filled with both joy and challenge—and Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is offering a new opportunity to help parents navigate both with confidence. This spring, BCHC will host a Young Child Parenting Group, designed to More…

Bomgaars Ladies Night Raises $761.50 for BCHC

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (February 18, 2026) —Bomgaars in Albion recently hosted its festive and fun “Ladies Night,” bringing the community together for an evening of fall shopping while raising awareness for women’s health. The Albion store partnered with Boone County Health Center to support local cancer care services. From 5 to More…

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BCHC Adds Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (February 18, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Physical Therapy has added Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy as a rehabilitation option for patients looking to safely build strength and improve recovery while minimizing joint stress. BFR therapy uses a specialized inflatable cuff placed on the arm or More…

Heart Health: Understanding Arrhythmias

By: Boone County

by Laura Klassen, PA-C February is “American Heart Month” and what better time to discuss some common heart issues than right now? The most asked question about heart health is “What is an arrhythmia?”  An arrhythmia is when there is an abnormality in the rhythm of the heartbeat; this can either mean it More…

Healthy Strides: Where Heart Health Meets Community

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (Feb 11, 2026) – Heart Month is a time to focus on prevention, movement, and connection—and at Boone County Health Center, all three come together through the Cardiac Rehab Healthy Strides program. Healthy Strides is more than a supervised exercise group. It’s a place where heart health is More…

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BCHC’s Carraher Elected to Nebraska Home Care Association Board

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (January 28, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Keri Carraher, RN, Home Health Director, has been elected as a Director at Large on the Nebraska Home Care Association (NHCA) Board of Directors. Keri, who earned her undergraduate degree from the University of More…

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BCHC Welcomes 2026 New Year’s Baby

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (January 7, 2025) – Boone County Health Center is pleased to welcome its 2026 New Year’s baby, Eleanor Rose Voichahoske. Eleanor made her arrival on January 6 under the care of Dr. Dodds, weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19 ¾ inches long. Proud parents Brent and More…

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New Year, New Insurance? Save Yourself Time and Headaches

By: Boone County

by Stacey Slaymaker, CPC, RH-CBS, Revenue Cycle Director A new year often brings fresh starts—and for many patients, new or updated health insurance. Boone County Health Center would like to remind patients that even small insurance changes can have a big impact on how visits are billed and claims are More…

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Dr. Nicole Kramer, Future Albion Physician, Honored with Early Career Alumni Award

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (January 7, 2025) –Boone County Health Center is proud to recognize Dr. Nicole Kramer, who was recently honored with the Early Career Alumni Award from Bryan College of Health Sciences. The award was presented during Bryan’s December commencement ceremony and recognizes alumni who have demonstrated early professional achievement More…

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Patient Visits Enhanced With New AI Documentation Tool

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (December 17, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to support providers during patient visits. The tool is designed to streamline documentation, improve accuracy, and give providers more uninterrupted time with their patients. The AI captures only the pertinent medical More…