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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…
The Fight Against Colorectal Cancer
By: Aprill MurphyDanielle Krohn, DNP, APRN March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable but deadly cancers. This year’s theme, “You’ve Got Guts, Kick It in the Butt,” serves as a powerful reminder to take charge of your health and prioritize More…
Poore Attends RuralMED COOP CEO Roundtable
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 26, 2025) – Boone County Health Center President and CEO Caleb Poore recently attended the RuralMED COOP CEO Roundtable, where he serves as a board member. The event brought together healthcare leaders, including Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, to discuss critical issues facing rural hospitals, such as workforce More…
BCHC Welcomes Griffin to Behavioral Health Team
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 26, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) welcomes Melissa Griffin, LIMHP, LADC, to its Behavioral Health team. Melissa, a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, will be available Monday through Friday to provide vital mental health services to the Albion community More…
Health Center to Offer CNA Course in Albion
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 17, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce the launch of a Hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course in collaboration with Central Community College (CCC). This course, previously offered last fall exclusively to Boone Central High School students, is now open to the More…
From Nurse to Nurse Practitioner
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 19, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce that longtime registered nurse Tara Leetch has officially signed on as a Nurse Practitioner and will begin seeing patients in both the Clinic and Emergency Department in late summer. Tara has dedicated 17 years to More…
BCHC Foundation Presents Masquerade Ball to Support Surgical Care
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (February 19, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Foundation is excited to announce that ticket sales are now live for its biennial gala, a Masquerade Ball. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Cardinal Inn Event Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM More…