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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…

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How to Experience a Better Surgery Outcome at a Lower Cost

By: Boone County

Could you have a better experience if you choose to have surgery at Boone County Health Center (BCHC) verses going to a larger city? According to a study by Dr. Andrew M. Ibrahim of the University of Michigan Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, the answer could be yes. Dr More…

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Free Resources for Alzheimer’s Patients

By: Boone County

This grant provides a free one-year membership and accompanying jewelry device(s) for the Medic Alert + Safe Return (MASR) Program.

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Find Out How a Nurse Navigator Can Help You

By: Boone County

Two new Nurse Navigators Mary Hellbusch and Jessica Jacobi recently began reaching out to patients. They answer questions, help patients understand doctors’ orders, and let patients know if they’re due for important follow-up appointments. The Nurse Navigators work out of the Albion clinic but offer their services to patients throughout More…