News Library - 2022 Archive - Page 3

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the launch of 988, The National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit number to call for individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Iowans who contact 988 will be directly connected to trained crisis counselors who provide crisis de-escalation and connect...

Boone County Hospital is happy to have Malarie Bender, PA-C, providing care in the Wound and Hyperbaric Center. She has replaced Melinda Altman, PA-C, who moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. Malarie received her Physician Assistant Degree from St. Ambrose University, Davenport. She may be familiar to you...

Visitor Restrictions in Effect at Boone County Hospital INPATIENT UNITS (MSP & Family Birth Center) Visiting hours will be limited from 7am - 7pm. We ask that visitors for inpatients present to the main entrance (atrium) only during the weekdays. Two visitors per patient at a time will be allowed....

Did you know you do not need to go through an attorney in order to have an Advance Directive? However, it is important that the Directive is notarized, and Boone County Hospital (BCH) has staff that can help you with that. In addition, it’s important you bring a copy of...

With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any? What if baby formula is out of stock everywhere? Helpful tips for you!

Congratulations to Lisa Paige, Med/Surg/Peds Inpatient Director at Boone County Hospital (BCH), for receiving the 2022 Daisy Award. Lisa was presented the award at a special breakfast held in honor of Nurses Day/Week. A co-worker said, “Lisa always seems to go above and beyond for her employees. She will come...

Beginning April 18th, Phase 6 of the 1st floor update will begin and should last approximately one week. During this phase, the serving and dining area will be closed. Vending machines will be available in the front lobby, and limited services such as coffee, pastries, pre-made salads, cold sandwiches, etc....

Congratulations to Cindy Bishop, Boone County Hospital (BCH) Surgery Department, who was honored as the 2021 Brown Award Winner at a ceremony in the BCH Cafeteria on March 7th. Weldon J. Brown established the Brown Award in honor of his parents, Eunice D. and Everett C. Brown, long-time residents of...

Boone County Hospital is in the process of updating its main floor and we are entering Phase 3 of the project. Beginning Tuesday, March 8th, the front half of the main entrance/lobby which includes Gifts Galore and Patient Registration will be closed. Patient Registration will temporarily relocate to the Specialty...