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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…

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

By: Boone County

by Tara Leetch, APRN 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 More…

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…

Boone County Hospital Achieves 5-Star Cleanliness Rating

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (May 18, 2026) – Boone County Health Center has been named among a select group of hospitals across the United States earning a 5-star cleanliness rating, according to recent data compiled from CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey. The CMS ratings are More…

BCHC Foundation Announces, “Mental Health Heroes Classic” Golf Outings

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (May 18, 2026) –The Boone County Health Center Foundation is inviting community members to hit the golf course this summer in support of a meaningful local cause through the 2026 “Mental Health Heroes Classic” golf outings. Three community golf events are planned to help raise funds supporting the More…

Janelle Tisthammer, RN, 2026 Caring Kind Winner

BCHC Honors Janelle Tisthammer as 2026 Caring Kind Winner

By: Aprill Murphy

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce Janelle Tisthammer, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Employee of the Year, recognizing not only her compassion and dedication to patient care, but the lasting impact she has made as a mentor and educator to generations of nurses. Janelle has devoted More…

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Finding Your Voice with Parkinson’s

By: Boone County

by Melodie Look, SPL April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support those living with Parkinson’s disease while increasing awareness about resources that can improve quality of life. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I work with individuals who experience changes in their voice, speech, and swallowing due More…

Dr. Chris Mawn, Ear Nose Throat Specialist

Dr. Mawn, New ENT to BCHC Specialty Clinic

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, NE – (March 18, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Mawn, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with the Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, who will begin seeing patients at the BCHC Specialty Clinic on the first and third Friday of each month. Dr. More…

Angie Renner - You don't have to live with bladder leaks

You Don’t Have to Live with Bladder Leaks

By: Boone County

by Angela Renner, PT Are you having issues with bladder leaks? Know this: you are not alone—and you do not have to live with it. Incontinence is any involuntary loss of urine. According to the National Association for Incontinence, more than 80 million Americans experience some type of bladder condition. More…

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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…