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Watch for New Medicare Cards
By: Boone CountyMedicare patients should watch their mail for new Medicare cards coming soon. Social Security Numbers (SSNs) will not be on the new cards. Instead, each Medicare patient has been given a new Medicare number that is unique to them. This number will be on the card. “Medicare will automatically send More…
New Training Could Save a Premature Baby’s Life
By: Boone CountyWhile many small town hospitals are no longer able to offer obstetrical (OB) care, Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is leading the state with training that can save the life of a premature baby. This is in part thanks to generous local citizens who donated to BCHC’s First Breath Priority More…
New Members Join Our Foundation Board
By: Boone CountyFour new members have joined our Boone County Health Center Foundation Board: Amber Becker of Albion, Thomas Boyer of Spalding, Dr. Andrew Brugman of Fullerton, and Jeffrey Gerhart of Newman Grove. “Our board members are key players in helping the Foundation carry out its mission to support BCHC,” said BCHC More…
First Ever Health Palooza!
By: Boone CountyA free pulled pork sandwich meal will be served at Boone County Health Center’s first ever Health Palooza this coming Thursday, June 14th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Albion park and the lot behind the clinic. The pork was donated by Niewohner’s and the processing will be donated More…
Games and Prizes for Health Palooza Unveiled
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) is gearing up for a huge Health Palooza on June 14th from 4 to 8 p.m. at Albion’s city park and the lot behind the medical clinic. “The Health Palooza is sure to be a great time for all ages,” said BCHC Public Relations Director More…
Clinic Open House Scheduled
By: Boone CountyThe new Newman Grove Medical Clinic will host an open house on Monday, June 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is located at 108 N 1st Street, right next door to the old clinic. A sack lunch will be provided while supplies last. “This has been a More…
How to Know If Your Child Is Meeting Important Milestones
By: Boone CountyParents often wonder if their child is hitting big milestones (like crawling, walking or talking) at the right age. But did you know, even before a child learns to talk, there are certain developmental milestones related to speech they should be reaching? All children are different, but here are some More…
We’re Revealing More About Our Upcoming Health Palooza!
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center (BCHC) will host a free Health Palooza June 14th at Albion’s city park as well as the lot behind the Clinic. A free pulled pork sandwich meal will be served along with free kettle corn and popsicles. Free games can be enjoyed from 4 to 8 More…
Join Us for Tai Chi in the Park
By: Boone CountyJoin us for Tai Chi in the park starting June 5th from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that can help your mind relax and your body grow strong. A marital art from China, Tai Chi is often called “meditation in motion.” Breathing is deep and More…
Health Center to Host ‘Thank You’ Event for Communities
By: Boone CountyOn Thursday, June 14th from four to eight p.m., Boone County Health Center (BCHC) will host a Health Palooza to say thank you to patients. A free meal will be served as well as free kettle along with variety of entertaining events such as wheel chair races! “We want to More…