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Health Center Celebrates New Life with Special Birth Tune
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (October 2, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce a heartwarming new tradition. If you hear the gentle tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” during your visit, it means a baby has just been born at our hospital! This special melody will play throughout More…
Embracing Mental Health
By: Aprill MurphyHEALTH CENTER CHATTER by Teal Hunt, LIMHP, LPC As we exit September, Suicide Prevention Month, and enter October, Bullying Prevention Month, it’s a poignant reminder that mental health is a crucial theme for this fall. With winter on the horizon, now is an ideal time to address mental health openly More…
BCHC Recognized as One of Nation’s Cleanest Hospitals
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (Sept 9, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. Among 350 hospitals nationwide, BCHC earned a 5-star rating for cleanliness, placing it among just nine hospitals in Nebraska to receive this prestigious More…
Preventing Shoulder Injury
By: Aprill MurphyHEALTH CENTER CHATTER by Jordan Ochs, MD As an orthopedic surgeon, I talk to patients dealing with shoulder pain and injuries daily, treating a variety of conditions in and around the shoulder joint. Sometimes, this may involve only mild symptoms that we can manage and treat conservatively, but often it More…
Shirley Berger Joins Hospital Foundation Board
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, NEBRASKA (Sept 4, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Shirley Berger to its Foundation Board. Shirley, a farmer/rancher wife and bookkeeper, brings financial knowledge and dedication to her new role, rooted in a deep commitment to the community and BCHC’s mission. More…
Boone County Health Center Named “Top Hospital for Nurse Communication”
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (Sept 2, 2024) – Boone County Health Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a ‘top hospital for nurse communication’ in Nebraska by Becker’s Hospital Review. This prestigious recognition is based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) More…
Boone County Health Center Celebrates Top National Awards with Community Tailgate Event
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (August 28, 2024) – Boone County Health Center(BCHC) is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized as a Five-Star Hospital—marking the fifth year we have earned this prestigious designation. This recognition solidifies our position as one of the very few hospitals across the state of More…
Dr. Ochs Offers Revolutionary Jiffy Knee™ Procedure at BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (August 28, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Jordan Ochs, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, is now offering the groundbreaking Jiffy Knee™ total knee replacement procedure. Dr. Ochs, the only surgeon in Nebraska and the surrounding states trained in this advanced technique, More…
BCHC Expands Behavioral Health Services with New Practitioners
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (August 14, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce the addition of two new mental health practitioners to our dedicated team: Brittany Bertram, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and Trevor Hyatt, LMHP, MA/BC. Their arrival marks a significant enhancement to our behavioral health services, offering comprehensive More…
Summer Snacks and Safety
By: Boone CountySummer brings many opportunities for unhealthy meals and snacks, so take the time to include nutritious snacks instead. Fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy, nutrient-dense choices to refuel and refresh you. Keep safety in mind when enjoying these foods by rinsing fresh produce with clean running water before cutting or More…