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Boone County Health Center. Delivering the heartland

Health Center Kicks-Off ‘Delivering the Heartland’ Fundraiser

By: Boone County

Soon families will experience an even more comfortable, private and secure birthing experience with a special Obstetrical (OB) area in the new Boone County Health Center Outpatient Clinic Expansion. “The original Outpatient Clinic Expansion construction plans did not include this area. However, our providers and nurses are known for their More…

Bomgaars Ladies Night

Bomgaars Again Hosts Ladies Night with Proceeds to Hospital

By: Boone County

For the past four years, Bomgaars has hosted a Ladies Night during which five percent of total sales are donated to cancer centers and hospitals in the communities Bomgaars serves. Thanks to this event, the first year Bomgaars was able to donate over $18,000 to 21 participating locations. The event More…

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Health Center Brings in Accomplished ENT

By: Boone County

Dr. Tyler Bliss of Grand Island Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) recently began seeing patients at Boone County Health Center’s ENT Specialty Clinic the first and third Wednesday of each month. Dr. Bliss earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his residency through the More…

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Babcock/Buckles Advanced Nursing Scholarship Awarded

By: Boone County

Macayla Pribnow, RN is the recipient of this year’s Babcock/Buckles Advanced Nursing Scholarship. Pribnow is the Assistant Director of Nursing at Good Samaritan Society in Albion. She is pursuing a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from Grand View University. “Nursing is a profession that is constantly changing, as a More…

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Sharp only Nebraska CEO Graduate of NRHA Summit

By: Boone County

Boone County Health Center President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tanya Sharp recently earned an elite national certification as a graduate of the National Rural Health Association’s CEO Summit. Sharp was the only Nebraskan and one of just 24 across the nation to attain such an honor. Selected from a More…

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Endocrinology Clinic Now Offered at BCHC

By: Boone County

Boone County Health Center is extending specialty clinic services with a new Endocrinology Specialty Clinic starting October 27th. This clinic will offer diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the glands and organs that make hormones which may include adrenal disorders, diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid and parathyroid cancers and disorders, and pituitary More…

Test Tubes

TestNebraska Continues at Boone County Health Center

By: Boone County

Boone 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…

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McKown Earns Doctorate

By: Boone County

Erin 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 Update

COVID-19 Updates from Health Center

By: Boone County

Boone 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…

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Petsche Joins Foundation Board

By: Boone County

Boone 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…