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New Nurse Added to Wound Care Team
By: Boone CountyCandice Schnoor, one of our nurses, passed the national certification exam to become Wound Care Certified (WCC) by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. Now Candice is on our Wound Care Team. The Wound Care Team was funded by donations from this year’s Hospital Gala. They care for More…
CEO Meets with Senate and House of Representatives
By: Boone CountyBoone County Health Center President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tanya Sharp participated in an Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2017. Tanya and other Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) members attended the Nebraska Breakfast, a breakfast held on Wednesdays when both the Senate and the House of Representatives are More…
Valero Grant Helps Local Patients
By: Boone CountyWe’re excited to announce we’ve received a grant from the Valero Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Valero Energy Corporation, to purchase two new video laryngoscopes! Valero operates the Valero Renewables-Albion ethanol plant. The video laryngoscopes will be used at the Health Center to place breathing tubes so patients can More…
New Fall Prevention Program
By: Boone CountyWe joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) for a statewide project called Collaboration and Proactive Teamwork Used to Reduce (CAPTURE) Falls. “We want our patients to be safe,” said Nurse Angela Schalk. “Taking part in the CAPTURE Falls project in order to stop falls is an important part More…
7 Surprising Tips to Help Your Kids Be at a Healthy Weight
By: Boone CountyOne out of every four kids in Nebraska is overweight, and heavy kids often grow up to be heavy adults. This can lead to health problems such as diabetes, joint problems, asthma and heart disease. Often, parents want to help their kids, but they don’t know where to start. Diet More…
New Specialty Doctor
By: Boone CountyThis month we welcome Dr. Weekly to Boone County Health Center (BCHC). He will join Dr. Novotny in doing our Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialty Clinic. “We offer a variety of specialty clinics, and Dr. Weekly is a great addition,” said Vice President of Patient Services Cindy Lesiak. “We More…
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep
By: Boone CountyIf you’re having a hard time getting your baby to sleep, here are a few helpful pointers from our expert and head of Obstetrics, Maria Kinney: 1. Swaddle your baby with arms out. Your baby’s hands were his best friends in utero. He could suck on his thumb or his More…
6 Sleep Safety Tips for Your Baby
By: Boone CountySafe sleep can help protect your baby from sudden infant death syndrome and other dangers. So, in honor of National Baby Safety Month, here are a few tips to help your baby sleep safely: Always put a baby to sleep on his back Babies should sleep on a flat, firm More…
New Clinic Hours in Albion
By: Boone CountyStarting Tuesday, September 5, providers at the Albion Medical Clinic will begin seeing patients at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday. The phones at the clinic will open at 6:30 a.m. for patients to speak to a nurse or schedule a visit. Prior to this change, providers did not see patients More…
8 Quick Tips to Avoid Sports-Related Injuries
By: Boone CountyFall sports have started, and the last thing an athlete wants is to be benched for an injury. But the Center for Disease Control says there are an estimated two million sports-related injuries among high school athletes in the US each year. To help you stay off the bench and More…