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A Little Free Library at Boone County Hospital was dedicated in honor of Dr. Dr. Bill Martin's legacy in early March in front of family and friends. A beloved psychologist, Dr. Martin found joy and comfort in books. Located near the surgery waiting room, this library is a tribute to...

The Boone County Hospital (BCH) Auxiliary was recently honored with a community service award from the DeShon Chapter of Daughter's of the American Revolution for all they do for BCH. Picture with members of the Auxiliary are Barb MacDougall and Briana Johnson, both representatives of the DeShon Chapter. In an...

It's not an easy task to take out an MRI machine that weighs more than 15,000 pounds. Several workers were available to make this happen at Boone County Hospital last week. A crane was used to lift the machine out of its spot in the Hospital and through an open...

Boone County Hospital’s (BCH) Senior Life Solutions (SLS) Program, has been named the 2023 Rookie Site of the Year, by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program. BCH's Senior Life Solutions Program supports the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and other...

The Boone County Hospital’s new Safer Room, located on the Med/Surg Unit, is now fully operational and equipped to accommodate patients in mental health crises. This renovated room is designed to cater to patients facing medical and mental health emergencies. It offers a secure environment with specialized doors and secure...

Boone County Hospital (BCH) is honored to announce our Wound and Hyperbaric Center (W&HC) is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award. Recipients of this prestigious award meet or exceed national wound care quality benchmarks over a set period of time. The Wound Center of...

Both the Flu and COVID vaccines provide the best protection against illness this winter and spring. Schedule your flu vaccine with your doctor’s office and a COVID vaccine with your local Pharmacy. If you are Medicare age and homebound, Boone County Public Health will come to you with the vaccine....

The first baby born in 2024 in the Family Birth Center at Boone County Hospital (BCH) was baby Ember Azaela who was born on January 2, 2024, at 3:07 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 12.5 ounces and was 17.75 inches long. Proud parents are Victoria Gordon and Cannion Bill. The...