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TestNebraska Continues at Boone County Health Center
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center will continue to serve as a TestNebraska site through the month of October on Thursday mornings from 9-11 AM. The drive-by testing will be done in the north administrative parking lot at Boone County Health Center. Testing is free and open to everyone. To complete the More…
McKown Earns Doctorate
By: Boone CountyErin McKown recently earned her Doctorate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (DScPAS) from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This new degree is the highest level of education a Physician Assistant may obtain. McKown, DScPAS is one of the first in the nation to earn this new degree, More…
COVID-19 Updates from Health Center
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center has been preparing for COVID-19 for several months with solid plans in place to keep you, our patients, safe as you continue to seek care at our facilities. As we see an increase of COVID positive cases in Boone County, including Boone County Health Center staff, More…
Petsche Joins Foundation Board
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center Foundation is pleased to announce Tori Petsche as their newest Board member. “I’ve had a strong connection with Boone County Health Center my entire life,” said Petsche whose mother Deb Kyncl is a long-time employee at Boone County Health Center. Petsche’s sister and sister-in-law as well More…
COVID-19 Tests Now Run Locally at Health Center
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center is now able to test for COVID-19 in Albion without needing to send the test away to another site. This is well-timed progress as the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) recently informed Boone County Health Center they will no longer be accepting COVID-19 lab tests More…
And That’s a Wrap for Boone County Health Center’s Latest Priority Project
By: Boone CountyThanks to the generosity of donors, Boone County Health Center is pleased to announce a wrap-up of their 2019-2020 Priority Project “Closer to Home.” With the conclusion of this project, Boone County Health Center purchased four transcutaneous bilirubin (TCB) readers which are being used at outlying clinics to test newborn More…
Health Center Breaks Ground for New Outpatient Clinic Expansion
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center made history on Tuesday May 26th when they broke ground on the new Outpatient Clinic Expansion. “This new building symbolizes so much more than a physical structure in which we can continue to offer modern health care,” said President and CEO Tanya Sharp. “This project is More…
Staff Recognize Nurse Amanda Gulbrandson for Faith, Leadership and Kindness
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center is pleased to announce Amanda Gulbrandson received this year’s Caring Kind award. Each year Boone County Health Center recognizes one staff member who has gone above and beyond to be caring and kind to fellow staff and patients. To receive this award, a staff member must More…
Mental Health Virtual Visits
By: Boone CountyMental health is a vital part of overall health, and this is especially true during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the isolation, stress and fear many are experiencing, Boone County Health Center is here to help patients struggling with general anxiety related to financial stress, interpersonal relationships and overall More…