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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…
Health Center Offers Virtual Visits During COVID-19
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center is excited to announce the option of virtual office visits during the coronavirus pandemic. Patients now have the choice to see their provider via telemedicine if they would rather not meet in person during these uncertain times. Even though Boone County Health Center does have a More…
Health Care High Five
By: Boone CountyYou may have seen teddy bears in windows around your town. It is a way people are reaching out during the COVID-19 pandemic to feel connected. Boone County Health Center is joining in the fun, asking people to put a handprint in a street-facing window at home, in businesses and More…
CDC Self-Checker Is Great Guide for Patients
By: Boone CountyThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created an excellent online Self-Checker to help patients make decisions and seek the right medical care. The Self-Checker is an interactive tool that asks about symptoms, age, and conditions in order to give patients guidance. “We know people have a lot More…
Local Clinics and Hospital in Need of Medical Supplies
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center is calling on all industries to help fill a need for medical supplies for local clinics and the hospital. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the availability of certain supplies. Some can only be ordered in short supply and others not at all. Boone County Health Center More…
Health Center Recommends Virtual Visitors
By: Boone CountyWhile in-person visits with hospital patients are limited at Boone County Health Center, visitors are encouraged to think of virtual ways to connect with patients. “The COVID-19 pandemic has made face-to-face contact harder, but technology is a valuable tool we can use to give our patients a chance to see More…
Boone County Health Center Foundation Board Adds Experience and Energy
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center Foundation announced the addition of two new board members Ralph Horacek and Mandy Luettel. Horacek is a lifetime resident of Fullerton where he raised his four grown children with wife Jeanne. He served as the Chief Executive Officer for Fullerton Care and Rehab Center for 15 More…