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BCHC Adds Expertise with MaKayla Prothman, OTD, OTR/L
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 5, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is thrilled to announce the addition of MaKayla Prothman, OTD, OTR/L, to its team of healthcare professionals. Prothman, a passionate and highly qualified Occupational Therapist, brings expertise in pediatrics and a commitment to providing personalized, evidence-based care. A native More…
Why Travel? BCHC Delivers Outpatient Care Right Here!
By: Aprill MurphyMarlene Pritchard, RN At Boone County Health Center (BCHC), we are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. When you’re not feeling your best, the last thing you want is to spend hours on the road traveling to receive treatment. The good news is, in almost every case, More…
BCHC to Host Healthcare Career Camp for Highschoolers
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 5, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce its first annual Healthcare Career Camp, a one-day event designed for high school students entering grades 9-12 for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The camp will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 9:00 More…
Beister is Diabetes Educator and Certified Foot Care Specialist
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE – January 15, 2025 – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to celebrate Registered Nurse Jaimie Beister’s recent appointment as a Diabetes Educator and her achievement of certification as a Certified Foot Care Specialist (CFCS). A valued team member of BCHC for over 15 years, Beister’s expanded More…
BCHC Named a Top Recommended Hospital
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE – January 8, 2025 – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of Nebraska’s top hospitals for patient recommendations, receiving a five-star rating based on the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). More…
Creating a Safer Community: The Green Dot Strategy
By: Aprill Murphyby Valorie Slizoski, CSW: A recent Green Dot training in Nebraska brought together 56 participants from various organizations. Since completing the program, these participants have introduced the Green Dot initiative to hundreds of individuals across the state, significantly expanding its reach and impact. At Boone County Health Center, we are More…
Oakley Retires After Nearly Five Decades at BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (December 11, 2024) –After 49 years of remarkable service, Gayla Oakley, RN, CCRP, MAACVPR, will retire from Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in December 2024. A trailblazer in her field, Gayla’s retirement marks the conclusion of a career filled with groundbreaking achievements and unwavering dedication to patient care. More…
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottles) to Every Appointment
By: Aprill Murphyby Jill Nore, Pharmacist: Knowing your medications—names, strengths, and how often you take them—is essential for your healthcare. With various specialists, like surgeons and cardiologists, prescribing different medications, your list can change quickly. Sharing these updates with your primary care provider ensures you receive coordinated, consistent care. Don’t assume that More…
Urologist Dr. Jordan Stegman to BCHC Specialty Clinic
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, NE – (Nov 18, 2024) Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jordan Stegman, a skilled urologist from Urology Center P.C., who will begin seeing patients at BCHC on the third Thursday of each month. Dr. Stegman joins BCHC with a comprehensive background in urology and More…
BCHC Receives $24,000 to Strengthen Diabetic Education Program
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (November 11, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program. This grant aims to enhance BCHC’s Diabetic Education Program by improving referral rates, participation, and retention, while focusing on More…