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BCHC Strengthens Community Safety in Newman Grove
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (July 15, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Newman Grove Community Center to help enhance emergency preparedness at the facility. Updated in 2019, the Newman Grove Community Center serves as a shared gathering place for community events, meetings, More…
Why Sun Protection Matters: Protecting Your Skin for Life
By: Boone CountySpending time outdoors is a wonderful way to stay active and enjoy nature, but protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important steps you can take for your long-term health. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage skin cells, even on cloudy days or during More…
BCHC Nurses Trained to Help Navigate Car Seat Safety
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (June 24, 2026)-Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April. The intense week-long training is based on curriculum More…
Boone County Health Center Upgrades Imaging
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (June 17, 2026)-Boone County Health Center has replaced its previous CT technology with the advanced Philips CT 5100 128-slice scanner in the Radiology Department. BCHC also updated other diagnostic imaging equipment this year as part of ongoing efforts to enhance imaging capabilities across the department. The Philips CT More…
BCHC Earns 5-Star Rating for Nurse Communication
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, 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 CountyJust 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 sick or have a More…
Health Center Expands Appointment Notification Services
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, 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 MurphyAlbion, 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 Honors Janelle Tisthammer as 2026 Caring Kind Winner
By: Aprill MurphyBoone 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…
Finding Your Voice with Parkinson’s
By: Boone Countyby 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…