News Library - 2022 Archive - Page 4
The W&HC Receives Dual Recognition
Boone County Hospital (BCH) is pleased to announce their Wound and Hyperbaric Center (W&HC) is a dual recipient of RestorixHealth’s National Clinical Distinction and Patient Satisfaction Awards. Recipients of these awards meet or exceed national quality benchmarks over a set period of time. “This achievement reaffirms the quality of care...
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Walk-In Clinic Testing Update
The BCFM Walk-In Clinic has expanded their COVID testing criteria due to having adequate testing supplies. The new testing criteria is for a fever greater than 100.5, upper respiratory symptoms, loss of smell or taste, body aches, and/or nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. Due to the COVID numbers coming down, the wait time in...
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Become a Patient and Family Advisor at BCH
A patient and family advisor is someone who: Wants to help improve the quality of our hospital’s care for all patients and family members. Gives feedback to the Hospital based on his or her own experiences as a patient or family member. Helps us plan changes to improve how we...
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Cathy Wetzeler Joins BCH Board of Trustees
Cathy Wetzeler joined the BCH Board of Trustees in January 2022. She replaces Denny Kollbaum who stepped down in December after 11 years on the Board. Cathy feels very honored to be asked to be on the Board. “I have always loved being involved with anything medical, as that has...
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BCH Addresses Food Insecurity
Boone County Hospital (BCH) recently collaborated with other organizations in the Boone community to help address food insecurity. Grant money was awarded to BCH to address Social Determinants in Health in the community. Last fall, BCH purchased refrigerator/freezers for Ogden Community Food Pantry, IMPACT Community Action, Salvation Army, and the...
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BCH Remodel in the Works!
Boone County Hospital is excited to make some updates to the main floor of the Hospital. It’s been over 20 years since we opened the new wing of the Hospital. The new has become dated and worn, so it’s time to refresh! The update will include painting the walls, new...
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COVID Vaccine Clinic for Adults
COVID Vaccine Clinic for Adults January 25, February 3, 17, March 3, 17 and 31 Located at Boone County Public Health 105 South Marshall Street, Boone To schedule an appointment, call (515) 432-1127. The Clinic is sponsored by Boone County Public Health.
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Low COVID Test Kits
Helpful COVID Tips
Some helpful tips for you in regards to COVID: * If you have taken a COVID home test and it is positive, you do not need to go to the Walk-In Clinic or the ER to be retested. * If you have been sick with COVID for five days and...
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Community Health Needs Assessment 2022
Please take our survey through the link or the QHR code. Your health needs matter to us! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCHCHNACommunitySurvey
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