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Tell Us Your Thoughts

By: Boone County

Once 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…

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7 Quick Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun this Summer

By: Boone County

On 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…

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Check Out These Award Winners!

By: Boone County

We 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…

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Nurses Ranked #1 Trusted Profession

By: Boone County

Nurses have been ranked as the number one most trusted profession for the 15th consecutive year, according to a Gallup poll released in December 2016. For this survey, a random sampling of 1,000 adults over the age of 18 were asked to rate the honest and ethical standards of 22 More…

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We’re Opening Discussions

By: Boone County

We’re excited to introduce our new Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members! This council was formed to open communication between the Health Center and patients and families. “We are constantly working to improve the level of care we offer at the Health Center,” said Vice President of Clinic Services Tammy More…

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Come Scope Us Out

By: Boone County

Did you know Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer? That’s the bad news. The good news is, it’s slow to develop and largely preventable with regular screening. In fact, the CDC statistics show that if the entire population was screened at the age of 50, the number of colorectal cancer-related deaths could be cut by 60%.

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Helping You Live a Life You Love

By: Boone County

Have you or a loved one recently experienced a health change such as a new diagnosis, injury or surgery? It can leave you with feelings of uncertainty as you ask yourself, “What now?” The Boone County Health Center’s Occupational Therapy Department is here for you. We want to help you More…

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Meet Our New CEO!

By: Boone County

Tanya Sharp has been appointed the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Boone County Health Center (BCHC). This comes as current CEO Victor Lee announces his retirement effective June 30, 2017. Under Lee’s 17 years of award-winning leadership, BCHC has seen tremendous growth, including the expansion of the Hospital wing More…

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Meet Our New CFO!

By: Boone County

Rita Liss has been appointed the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She will replace Tanya Sharp as Tanya transitions into Chief Executive Officer (CEO) upon Victor Lee retires July 1, 2017. Rita joined Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in 1987 as the Business Office Manager. She was responsible for managing BCHC More…

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12 Simple Tips to Decrease Allergy Symptoms

By: Boone County

Allergy season is here and with it the sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes that send many people searching for relief. But the truth is, one of the best ways to decrease the symptoms of seasonal allergies is to avoid the pollen which causes them in the first place. Pollen can More…