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Congratulations to our DAISY Award winners, Morgan Umthun, Boone County Family Medicine South and Public Health, and Alison Stevens, Boone County Hospital Surgery. They were recognized during a Nurses Week Recognition Breakfast on Friday, May 8, surrounded by peers and family. The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award honors...

Mikaela Kienitz, Boone County Hospital (BCH) CEO, traveled to Washington, DC, last week to represent BCH at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting—advocating for rural health and the communities we serve.

Yesterday, the assignment of a land option along Highway 30, by Boone County Economic Growth Corporation to Boone County Hospital (BCH), was officially approved by the BCH Board of Trustees. "We're proud of our role in the community and excited to share more once those details are solidified," said Mikaela...

Boone County Hospital would like to thank the Boone County Community Foundation (BCCF) for its generous $5,000 grant in support of our summer BCH Food for Kids Program. Food for Kids plays a vital role in ensuring children from kindergarten through 12th grade have access to easy-to-prepare, healthy food options they can...

“Learn More About Cancer in Boone County” was held last Thursday at the Central Iowa Expo Administration Building. It was a very informative program about cancer in Boone County and across Iowa. If you would like more information, the following is a link to “Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project.”...

Last night, we had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible volunteers at the Annual Auxiliary Banquet. Our volunteers give their time, compassion, and smiles to our hospital every single day. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference for our patients, families, and staff—and we truly couldn’t do what we do without...

Dr. John Erickson, BCH Podiatrist, President of the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society, represented Iowa podiatrists in Washington, D.C. in early March during the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) House of Delegates and Legislative Conference. While in D.C., Iowa podiatrists met with all members of Iowa’s congressional delegation in both the...

Boone County Community Cancer Conversation Join us on April 23 at 5 PM at the Central Iowa Expo Administration Building (east of Boone) for a community discussion on cancer trends, statistics, and risk factors in Boone County. Dr. Whitney Zahnd will present in person, with a hybrid Zoom option available....

Congratulations to our very own Jess Harrison, Director of Surgery Services, who has been nominated as one of Iowa’s 100 Great Nurses! This honor couldn’t be more well‑deserved. Anyone who has worked with Jess knows the passion, steadiness, and compassion she brings into every interaction. Whether she’s supporting her team, advocating for...