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Finding Your Voice with Parkinson’s
By: Aprill MurphyApril is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support those living with Parkinson’s disease while increasing awareness about resources that can improve quality of life. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I work with individuals who experience changes in their voice, speech, and swallowing due to Parkinson’s disease. These More…
Dr. Mawn, New ENT to BCHC Specialty Clinic
By: Aprill MurphyALBION, NE – (March 18, 2026) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Mawn, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with the Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, who will begin seeing patients at the BCHC Specialty Clinic on the first and third Friday of each month. Dr. More…
You Don’t Have to Live with Bladder Leaks
By: Boone Countyby Angela Renner, PT Are you having issues with bladder leaks? Know this: you are not alone—and you do not have to live with it. Incontinence is any involuntary loss of urine. According to the National Association for Incontinence, more than 80 million Americans experience some type of bladder condition. More…
Building Strong Families: BCHC Launches Young Child Parenting Group
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (March 4, 2026) – The early years of a child’s life can be filled with both joy and challenge—and Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is offering a new opportunity to help parents navigate both with confidence. This spring, BCHC will host a Young Child Parenting Group, designed to More…
Bomgaars Ladies Night Raises $761.50 for BCHC
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 18, 2026) —Bomgaars in Albion recently hosted its festive and fun “Ladies Night,” bringing the community together for an evening of fall shopping while raising awareness for women’s health. The Albion store partnered with Boone County Health Center to support local cancer care services. From 5 to More…
BCHC Adds Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (February 18, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Physical Therapy has added Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy as a rehabilitation option for patients looking to safely build strength and improve recovery while minimizing joint stress. BFR therapy uses a specialized inflatable cuff placed on the arm or More…
Heart Health: Understanding Arrhythmias
By: Boone Countyby Laura Klassen, PA-C February is “American Heart Month” and what better time to discuss some common heart issues than right now? The most asked question about heart health is “What is an arrhythmia?” An arrhythmia is when there is an abnormality in the rhythm of the heartbeat; this can either mean it More…
Healthy Strides: Where Heart Health Meets Community
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (Feb 11, 2026) – Heart Month is a time to focus on prevention, movement, and connection—and at Boone County Health Center, all three come together through the Cardiac Rehab Healthy Strides program. Healthy Strides is more than a supervised exercise group. It’s a place where heart health is More…
BCHC’s Carraher Elected to Nebraska Home Care Association Board
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (January 28, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Keri Carraher, RN, Home Health Director, has been elected as a Director at Large on the Nebraska Home Care Association (NHCA) Board of Directors. Keri, who earned her undergraduate degree from the University of More…
BCHC Welcomes 2026 New Year’s Baby
By: Aprill MurphyAlbion, NE (January 7, 2025) – Boone County Health Center is pleased to welcome its 2026 New Year’s baby, Eleanor Rose Voichahoske. Eleanor made her arrival on January 6 under the care of Dr. Dodds, weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19 ¾ inches long. Proud parents Brent and More…