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Stokes Appointed Hospital Trustee; Groeteke Named Board Chair
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (May 28, 2025) –Boone County Health Center welcomes Gary Stokes as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Stokes was officially appointed by the Boone County Commissioners at their May meeting and steps into the position previously held by Don Casper, who served on the hospital board More…
BCHC Donation Adds Life-Saving Equipment to Pool Area
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (May 14, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and secure cabinet to the Boone County Fitness Center. The AED will be installed near the pool area on the facility’s lower level—clearly visible and easily accessible during a cardiac emergency. This More…
Health Center Marks 40 Years of Cardiac Rehab Services
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (May 14, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) will host a week-long celebration June 9–13, 2025, to honor 40 years of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services. Events are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with a special community gathering on Wednesday, June 11 from 1:00–2:30 PM at the BCHC More…
How a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Can Support Your Mental Health
By: Boone Countyby Brittany Bertram, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC When life feels overwhelming, having the right support can make all the difference. That’s where psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners—PMHNPs—come in. These specialized providers care for people facing mental health struggles, substance use issues, and other challenges that impact their psychological well-being. PMHNPs work More…
Salwei Joins BCHC with 20 Years of PT Experience
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (April 30, 2025) – Boone County Health Center is proud to welcome Amber Salwei, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), to the therapy team. Amber brings with her nearly two decades of experience in physical therapy, spanning a variety of settings including outpatient care, skilled nursing, acute rehab, and home More…
Dr. Joel Travis Recognized with Outstanding Preceptor Award
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (April 23, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Joel Travis, a family practice physician in Albion, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr., MD, Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award by the More…
Boone County Health Center Earns Dual National Distinctions
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (April 23, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again proven that excellence isn’t a coincidence—it’s a commitment. For 2025, BCHC has earned dual national honors: named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health More…
Coming Home to Care: Dr. Nicole Kramer Joins BCHC in 2027
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (April 9, 2025) -Boone County Health Center is excited to announce that Dr. Nicole Kramer will be joining our medical practice in the fall of 2027. A native of Elgin, Dr. Kramer brings with her a deep passion for rural healthcare and a commitment to serving the communities More…
BCHC Brings Dermatologist to Albion
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (April 2,2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is thrilled to announce an exciting new service for our community—dermatology care is now available close to home! Beginning this month, Dr. Dillon Clarey, a board-certified dermatologist, will see patients at BCHC on the fourth Friday of each month. This More…
Fighting Parkinson’s Together: Support, Therapy, and Community at BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyTonia McGill, OTR/L, CHT Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder resulting from the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. This decline leads to various motor and non-motor symptoms, including tremors, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and impaired balance. Non-motor symptoms can encompass mood disorders, sleep disturbances, More…