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Tune-Up Time: Why Wellness Visits Matter at Every Age
By: Boone CountyJust like a vehicle runs best with regular maintenance, our bodies do too. A wellness visit is like a yearly tune-up for your health — helping catch small concerns before they become bigger problems down the road. Many people only visit their provider when they are sick or have a More…
Health Center Expands Appointment Notification Services
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (June 10, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce an upgrade to our patient appointment notification system, with a go-live date of June 16, 2026. This enhanced service will now be available for all outpatient appointments, including Clinic visits, CT scans, MRI appointments, mammograms, More…
Boone County Hospital Achieves 5-Star Cleanliness Rating
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (May 18, 2026) – Boone County Health Center has been named among a select group of hospitals across the United States earning a 5-star cleanliness rating, according to recent data compiled from CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey. The CMS ratings are More…
BCHC Honors Janelle Tisthammer as 2026 Caring Kind Winner
By: Aprill MurphyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce Janelle Tisthammer, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Employee of the Year, recognizing not only her compassion and dedication to patient care, but the lasting impact she has made as a mentor and educator to generations of nurses. Janelle has devoted More…
Finding Your Voice with Parkinson’s
By: Boone Countyby Melodie Look, SPL April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support those living with Parkinson’s disease while increasing awareness about resources that can improve quality of life. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I work with individuals who experience changes in their voice, speech, and swallowing due More…
Dr. Mawn, New ENT to BCHC Specialty Clinic
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, NE – (March 18, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Mawn, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with the Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, who will begin seeing patients at the BCHC Specialty Clinic on the first and third Friday of each month. Dr. More…
You Don’t Have to Live with Bladder Leaks
By: Boone Countyby Angela Renner, PT Are you having issues with bladder leaks? Know this: you are not alone—and you do not have to live with it. Incontinence is any involuntary loss of urine. According to the National Association for Incontinence, more than 80 million Americans experience some type of bladder condition. More…
Building Strong Families: BCHC Launches Young Child Parenting Group
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (March 4, 2026) – The early years of a child’s life can be filled with both joy and challenge—and Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is offering a new opportunity to help parents navigate both with confidence. This spring, BCHC will host a Young Child Parenting Group, designed to More…
Bomgaars Ladies Night Raises $761.50 for BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 18, 2026) —Bomgaars in Albion recently hosted its festive and fun “Ladies Night,” bringing the community together for an evening of fall shopping while raising awareness for women’s health. The Albion store partnered with Boone County Health Center to support local cancer care services. From 5 to More…
BCHC Adds Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 18, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Physical Therapy has added Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy as a rehabilitation option for patients looking to safely build strength and improve recovery while minimizing joint stress. BFR therapy uses a specialized inflatable cuff placed on the arm or More…