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Boone County Family Medicine South is pleased to have Kelsie Holmes, D.O., on our team of providers. Dr. Holmes specializes in Family Medicine with Obstetrical Care and is accepting new patients. Dr. Holmes is passionate about providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals and families of all ages. Her medical interests...

The community is invited to come and join us! A short presentation will take place at our 125-year Anniversary Celebration outside the main entrance of Boone County Hospital at noon. Listen as guest speakers Mikaela Kienitz, BCH CEO; Joe Smith, former BCH CEO; Bob Getschman, BCH Board of Trustees Chair;...

In celebration of National Hospital Week, Boone County Hospital recognized four outstanding employees. The Daisy Award is in honor of the compassion and care extraordinary nurses provide every day. Congratulations to nurses Abby Miller, Surgery, and Kelsey Savits, Boone County Family Medicine North. The Rose Award is in recognition of...

Community Newsletter Spring 2025

The Boone County Hospital (BCH) Community Committee is starting their 3rd Annual Food for Kids Program this summer. Several of our BCH volunteers will be at the Boone HyVee May 9th and 10th passing out flyers and collecting food. We will have the BCH trailer there and are hoping to...

Organizations like Boone County Hospital (BCH) and the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens, along with many other entities throughout Boone County, cannot function without volunteers. The countless hours donated to our organizations make such a big difference in our ability to meet our mission and we are extremely grateful for all...

In March 2025, 73 Iowa hospital trustees and 21 Iowa hospital boards were honored at the 2025 Iowa Hospital Association Governance Forum, an annual education conference for hospital trustees and governing boards. The Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees received a one-star certification. This certification provides a framework for hospital...

Boone County Hospital (BCH) has started a new initiative called the Nursing Honor Guard, serving those who serve others. The Nursing Honor Guard is a dedicated group of volunteer nurses (RNs, LPNs, active or retired) who recognize and pay tribute to fellow nurses during their final services. BCH is holding...

Boone County Hospital would like to welcome three new providers to their Medical Staff. Thomas Bik, ARNP, is now providing care at the Boone County Family Medicine Walk-In Clinic. He received his degree from Chamberlain University, Chicago, IL, and most recently worked in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. No appointment is...

We are happy to welcome Megan Sloat, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), to the Boone County Hospital Medical Staff and the Madrid Family Practice Clinic. Beginning in April, she will be providing family medicine, obstetrics and women’s health. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University School of...