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Older Adult Health Problem Becomes Problem for Youth
By: Boone CountyClostridium difficile (C. diff) was once a health problem faced by older adults and people in the hospital, but now it has become a concern for the young as well. C. diff is a bacterial infection that causes swelling of the large bowel. It can lead to watery diarrhea, fever, More…
No-Shave November Fuels Talks About Cancer
By: Boone CountyIn honor of “No-Shave November” some male staff at Boone County Health Center (BCHC) set down their razors and skipped haircuts for an entire month. No-Shave November started as an online non-profit with a goal of embracing hair, which many cancer patients lose, in order to get people talking about More…
Simplify for the Holidays
By: Boone CountyExperts are still learning about the impact stress can have on the body. The holidays can be wonderful, but they can also add extra duties and worry to our already busy schedules. Here are five ideas to help you simplify for the holidays: Plan down time. Your calendar will fill More…
Get Free Help Signing Up for Insurance
By: Boone CountyThe Health Insurance Marketplace is open right now, but it will be closing soon. To sign up for a new 2019 health plan or renew or change a health plan for 2019 visit: www.healthcare.gov. The last day to do this is December 15th, 2018. After this date, a “Special Enrollment Period” More…
Boone County Health Center Receives National Recognition
By: Boone CountyToday, on National Rural Health Day, Boone County Health Center (BCHC) announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for excellence in all three categories: Quality, Patient Perspective and Outcomes, reflecting top quartile performance among More…
Husk the Habit: Break the Addiction & Be Smoke-Free!
By: Boone CountyDid you know the number of former smokers in the United States has been higher than the number of current smokers since 2002? Are you ready to join the group of former smokers? Quitting can be intimidating, but with free resources like the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline, it can be so More…
New Physical Therapy Assistant at Health Center
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) has added Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Katie Alder to the Physical Therapy (PT) team. Alder grew up near Newman Grove and earned her Associated Degree of Applied Science in PTA from Northeast Community College in August of 2007. She lives in St. Edward with her More…
Notice of Scholarship
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) Foundation annually offers the Marilyn Nissen Nursing Scholarship to assist students who are pursuing a degree in nursing. Marilyn Nissen, R.N. was a long-time oncology nurse at BCHC. She performed an amazing service and many patients are alive and well because of her expertise. Marilyn More…
Don’t Tough It Out
By: Boone CountyNebraskans are tough. We work hard and power through problems. These are great traits and ones I hope to instill in my own kids. However, when it comes to health, toughing it out isn’t always the best choice. The earlier we catch an illness, the better we can treat it. More…
Thank You to The “Dam” Spalding Run
By: Boone CountyThe “Dam” Spalding Run made a generous donation to the Boone County Health Center’s (BCHC’s) CancerCare Program. The money will be used to offer gas cards to patients battling cancer. “Our patients are always so grateful for the gas cards and often comment on how special it makes them feel More…