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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…
2018-2019 Priority Project Is “3D – a Clearer View”
By: Boone CountyA 3D movie is fun, but a 3D mammogram, which is an x-ray of the breast, could be lifesaving. New research shows 43% of women have dense breasts and are six times more likely to get breast cancer. A 2D mammogram only offers doctors a top and side view. For the More…
Gayla Oakley Selected to Be Online Content Resource Editor
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) Director of Cardiology Services and Prevention Gayla Oakley, RN, CCRP, MAACVPR was elected to the American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) executive Board of Directors and selected to become the editor of News & Views. News & Views is AACVPR’s online content resource for More…
Self Defense Class to Be Offered
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) has partnered with Boone Central Schools to offer a Women’s Self Defense Class on Saturday, November 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Boone Central Commons Area. This class will improve confidence and motivation by teaching practical, easily remembered self-defense techniques and street More…
Shaken Baby Speaker at Health Center
By: Boone CountyUp to 3,000 children in the U.S. suffer from Shaken Baby Syndrome each year. Of those, one fourth die and 80 percent of survivors suffer from some form of permanent damage such as brain injury, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, learning or behavior problems, seizures or paralysis. Shaken Baby Syndrome More…
Tanya Sharp Named CEO to Know!
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) President and CEO Tanya Sharp has once again been named Becker’s Healthcare’s CEO to Know. Sharp is one of just two Nebraska CEOs to receive such an honor. “The men and women included on this list lead organizations which are regularly recognized for patient safety More…
BCHC is Best Place to Work in Healthcare
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) is ranked number 53 in the nation among health care providers by Modern Healthcare’s 2018 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. “This award is particularly meaningful because it was based on a survey of our staff,” said President and CEO Tanya Sharp. “We do our More…
Help is Just a TV Screen Away
By: Boone CountyMental health is a critical part of overall wellness, and the need for mental health care has grown tremendously in the last several years. Sadly, experts such as psychiatrists and psychologists who offer this care are in short supply, especially in rural areas. Advances in technology have supplied a unique More…