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Vicki Rother Wins Caring Kind
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (May 11, 2023) – Vicki Rother, payroll clerk at Boone County Health Center (BCHC), has won the prestigious Caring Kind Award for 2023. The Caring Kind Award is presented to healthcare professionals who demonstrate excellence and dedication to their profession. Vicki was nominated for the award by her More…
Medicaid Renewals Again Required
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (May 8, 2023) – Medicaid renewals are now open for eligible residents in Nebraska. During the COVID pandemic, renewals were not required. However, they are once again needed to continue coverage. Current beneficiaries must complete an annual renewal form and provide updated information on their household income, family More…
Board Elects Strickin Interim CEO
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (April 28, 2023) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the election of interim President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kristie Stricklin as the company’s interim CEO, effective immediately while the company searches for a replacement. Interim CEO Stricklin has been with BCHC for four years as More…
New Specialty Clinic Offered at BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (April 24, 2023) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) expands its specialty clinics to include Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In May, Dr. Mahmut Kaner will offer non-surgical approaches to treat pain and restore function for patients with injuries, diseases, and disorders. Dr. Kaner, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation More…
New Weight Management Program Offered at BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (March 15, 2023) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) now offers Live Well, a weight management program. The program encourages building healthy habits to support a healthier you. It encompasses several healthy living areas, such as weight management, fitness, and food choices. The class costs just $25 and More…
Health Center Hosts 1st Annual April Fools’ Day Run
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (March 6, 2023) The Boone County Health Center Foundation is set to host their first annual April Fools’ Day Fun Run on April 1 at 10 am with registration opening at 9 am. There will be a 5K and a kids 1-mile walk/run. The run will start at More…
Top 100 CAH
By: Aprill MurphyFebruary 16, 2023 – Today Boone County Health Center in Albion, NE, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital More…
Brugger-New Mental Health Practitioner
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (February 15, 2023) – Boone County Health Center is pleased to add Emi Brugger to its roster. Brugger is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) and is now accepting patients. Brugger grew up in Palmer, Nebraska, and now lives west of Albion in Akron. She graduated from More…
Hospital East Doors Temporary Closed/Relocated
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (February 15, 2023) –Beginning February 15, Boone County Health Center‘s main entrance on the east side of the facility will be closed due to renovation. The temporary Emergency Room (ER) entrance will still be on the east side (just to the left of the closed hospital entrance) relocated next More…
Fowlkes, New Foundation Board Member
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, Nebraska (February 8, 2023) – Boone County Health Center’s Board of Directors recently approved Sheila Fowlkes to the Foundation Board. Sheila represents the Newman Grove area and has been a lifelong resident of Newman Grove, where she and her husband, Dan, raised their two sons. She is a familiar More…