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BCHC to Transition St. Edward and Cedar Rapids Medical Clinics
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (August 27, 2025) — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) announces the transition of St. Edward Medical Clinic and Cedar Rapids Medical Clinic to BCHC ownership. Dr. Terry Troyer and Dr. Joyce Troyer will see patients for the final time on August 28. As BCHC prepares to take on More…

BCHC Celebrates 100th Jiffy Knee™ Procedure — A True Team Triumph
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (August 20, 2025) – When arthritis began to take its toll on Lori Beeson’s right knee, mornings became a struggle. The 69-year-old from Spalding knew it was time to find a solution as the pain and stiffness gradually worsened. Her primary care provider, Courtney Ruzek, recommended the Jiffy More…

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…