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New Vaccine Registration Website
By: Boone CountyAs part of an ongoing effort to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the State has launched an online portal where Nebraskans can register for coronavirus vaccinations at vaccinate.ne.gov or call 531-249-1873 or 833-998-2275 Anyone who registered with the Health Department will automatically transfer over to the State More…
We’re Adding Another Mental Health Counselor
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of yet another mental health counselor, Kayla Baker, LIMHP, LPC, LADC who will see patients Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays until 6 p.m. “I am very passionate about helping those struggling with addiction, anxiety, and More…
New Certified Lactation Counselors at Health Center
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of two Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) to the obstetrics (OB) team. Kendra Vogel, RN and Alyssa Henn, RN will join Deanna Kruse, RN and Maria Kinney, RN as CLCs. “Breastfeeding is natural, but it is also a learned skill. As CLCs More…
New Orthopedic Specialist to See Patients
By: Boone CountyOrthopedic Specialist Dr. Jared Rickert of Faith Regional Physician Services, LLC will now see patients at Boone County Health Center’s Specialty Clinic in Albion the first and third Tuesday of every month. Dr. Rickert performs joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder (including partial knee replacement and anterior hip More…
Health Center Staff get First Round COVID Vaccine
By: APRILL MURPHYDecember 22 was a monumental day at Boone County Health Center as Jeanne Temme, Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management administered the first COVID-19 vaccine to Boone County Health Center Staff Member Dr.Joel Travis. “I chose to receive the COVID vaccine because we need to start to turn the More…
Health Center to Begin Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations
By: Boone CountyThe first round of COVID-19 vaccines will arrive soon at Boone County Health Center. Due to limited supplies, the COVID-19 vaccine will not be available for the general public at this time. Frontline healthcare workers will be the first to receive the vaccine according to federal and state distribution directives. More…
‘Excellent’ Patient Experience
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center was one of just ten hospitals in the state to be named for providing an excellent patient experience, achieving the highest 5-star rating from Becker’s Hospital Review. These ratings are based on the publically available Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. HCAHPS More…
Health Center Awarded for Surpassing Safety Standards
By: Boone CountyThe Nebraska Hospital Association and its subsidiary company NHA Services, in partnership with LMC Insurance and Risk Management recognized several Nebraska hospitals with a 2020 Hospital Safety Award. Hospitals were selected based upon the following criteria related to staff safety: A 12-month loss ratio of 0%; An experience modification factor More…
Nursing Scholarship Open to High School Seniors
By: Boone CountyThe Marilyn Nissen Nursing Scholarship is open for applications at Boone County Health Center. This is the fourth year this scholarship has been offered. Registered Nurse Marilyn Nissen was a long-time oncology nurse at Boone County Health Center. Many local patients are alive and well today, because of the care More…
Historic “TOPPING OFF” Taking Place at Health Center
By: Boone CountyAs the final beam is ceremoniously raised to take its place at the highest point on the new Outpatient Clinic Expansion on Thursday, November 12th at 2 PM, Boone County Health Center will host a “Topping Off” celebration live on their Facebook page. Staff and citizens have the chance to More…