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Free Gift to Patients – a Useful Tool
By: Boone CountyIn the U.S., medication errors cause at least one death each day and harm about 1.3 million people each year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says one reason for this is poor communication. So, we’ve made a tool called the “orange medication bag” to help our patients speak More…
Find Out How Job Shadowing Can Work for You!
By: Boone CountyStudents have been job shadowing at Boone County Health Center (BCHC) for more than 23 years. In fact, out of the 275 staff now working at BCHC, 20% of them did a job shadow experience here when they were in school. Of those, 100% of them plan to encourage their More…
Wound Care Closer to Home
By: Boone CountyDr. Sean Kohl and Nurse Keri Carraher passed the national certification exam to become Wound Care Certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. This is a big step in the formation of a Wound Care Team at Boone County Health Center (BCHC). “Each wound is different and More…
We’re Making Sports Physicals Easier!
By: Boone CountyWe’re making it easier for local athletes to get their sports physical by offering a Convenient Sports Physical Clinic. No appointment is needed! Clinics will be held: ALBION: July 19th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. ELGIN: July 21st from 2-4:30 p.m. SPALDING: July 12th from 2-4:30 p.m. FULLERTON: July 11th and July 20th More…
Men’s Health Month Impacts Everyone
By: Boone CountyJune is Men’s Health Month, but it’s not just about men. We all know that men’s health affects wives, daughters, sisters and mothers too. Many conditions can be detected early with regular checkups, and insurance often covers preventative care at 100%. Still, men make half as many preventative care doctor visits More…
We Wore Jeans for a Good Cause!
By: Boone CountyOur staff had the chance to make a donation in exchange for wearing jeans on Friday. We donated the money raised to the Center for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors of Columbus. The Health Center serves as a satellite setting for this Columbus-based nonprofit. Each Thursday from 9 a.m. to More…
We’re Happy to Welcome Two Familiar Faces!
By: Boone CountyCourtney Cockerill, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is joining our Anesthesia team. She grew up in Albion and graduated from Boone Central Schools in 2006. After graduation, Courtney went to nursing school at Creighton University in Omaha where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse (RN). She worked at More…
Tell Us Your Thoughts
By: Boone CountyOnce every three years, the East Central District Health Department (ECDHD) and other community partners create and distribute a Community Health Survey among the public to get input about health topics in their community they live in. The results of the survey along with other data sources are used to More…
7 Quick Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer
By: Boone CountyOn a beautiful summer day, as the sun warms your face, the last thing you want to think about is how harmful those sunny rays can be. But the sad truth is, about 70 Nebraskans die each year from melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer. Sun damage to More…
Check Out These Award Winners!
By: Boone CountyWe are celebrating National Hospital Week by handing out awards! For 38 years, the Caring Kind award has honored great healthcare workers who show care for patients, teamwork and dedication to greatness in their job duties. Staff have a chance to nominate their fellow workers. Then a final vote is More…