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Compression Garments Enhancing Health

By: Aprill Murphy

by Connie Stowell, OTR/L, CLT: What are compression garments and why do we need them? Compression garments are tight-fitting clothing made of elastic materials that apply graduated pressure to the body. Their primary function is to support tissues, improve circulation, and prevent or manage conditions like swelling, lymphedema, and varicose More…

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Boone Central Students Embark on Path to Nursing Certification

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (October 09, 2024) -A group of dedicated Boone Central High School students are currently participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, preparing to make their mark in the healthcare field. The six students— Miranda McGill, Madison Gompert, Natalie Nelson, Edwin Naranjo Aranda, Erica Hall and Madison More…

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Patrick Added to BCHC Physical Therapy Team

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (October 9, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce the addition of Clay Patrick as a new Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in their expanding Physical Therapy Department. Clay, who grew up on a small ranch outside of Bartlett, earned his Associates of Applied Science More…

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Health Center Celebrates New Life with Special Birth Tune

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (October 2, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce a heartwarming new tradition. If you hear the gentle tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” during your visit, it means a baby has just been born at our hospital! This special melody will play throughout More…

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Embracing Mental Health

By: Aprill Murphy

HEALTH CENTER CHATTER by Teal Hunt, LIMHP, LPC As we exit September, Suicide Prevention Month, and enter October, Bullying Prevention Month, it’s a poignant reminder that mental health is a crucial theme for this fall. With winter on the horizon, now is an ideal time to address mental health openly More…

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BCHC Recognized as One of Nation’s Cleanest Hospitals

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (Sept 9, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. Among 350 hospitals nationwide, BCHC earned a 5-star rating for cleanliness, placing it among just nine hospitals in Nebraska to receive this prestigious More…

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Preventing Shoulder Injury

By: Aprill Murphy

HEALTH CENTER CHATTER by Jordan Ochs, MD As an orthopedic surgeon, I talk to patients dealing with shoulder pain and injuries daily, treating a variety of conditions in and around the shoulder joint. Sometimes, this may involve only mild symptoms that we can manage and treat conservatively, but often it More…

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Shirley Berger Joins Hospital Foundation Board

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, NEBRASKA (Sept 4, 2024) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Shirley Berger to its Foundation Board. Shirley, a farmer/rancher wife and bookkeeper, brings financial knowledge and dedication to her new role, rooted in a deep commitment to the community and BCHC’s mission. More…

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Boone County Health Center Named “Top Hospital for Nurse Communication”

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (Sept 2, 2024) – Boone County Health Center is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a ‘top hospital for nurse communication’ in Nebraska by Becker’s Hospital Review. This prestigious recognition is based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) More…

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Boone County Health Center Celebrates Top National Awards with Community Tailgate Event

By: Aprill Murphy

ALBION, Nebraska (August 28, 2024) – Boone County Health Center(BCHC) is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized as a Five-Star Hospital—marking the fifth year we have earned this prestigious designation. This recognition solidifies our position as one of the very few hospitals across the state of More…