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More Than a Backpack: Preparing the Whole Child for Back-to-School
By: Aprill MurphyBy Kelli Ray, PA-C As a provider and a parent, I know August brings more than new shoes and sharpened pencils. It also brings nerves, routines, and silent questions many kids carry in their hearts: Will I make friends? Will I keep up? Will I be okay? Back-to-school isn’t just More…
Experienced Speech Therapist Joins BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (July 30, 2025) –Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Melodie Look, MS, CCC-SLP, to its rehabilitation team as a Speech Language Pathologist. Look brings over 17 years of experience in the field, with a strong background in serving patients across skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, More…
Local Native and Former Husker Wyatt Mazour Joins BCHC Physical Therapy Team
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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 son of longtime BCHC family medicine physician Dr. John Mazour, Wyatt continues a legacy of care and service to More…
From Bump, Baby, and Beyond
By: Boone Countyby 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…
BCHC Supports Statewide Effort to Strengthen Postpartum Care
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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…
Health Center Opens Mental Health Program for Seniors
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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…
Albion Hospital Boosts Emergency Response with AED Donation to Ericson Lake
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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…
From One Treadmill to Thousands of Lives: 40 Years of Cardiac Care at BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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…
Troyers Retire After 40 Years; St. Edward and Cedar Rapids Clinics to Join BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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…
BCHC Hosts First-Ever Healthcare Career Camp
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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…