News Library - 2026 Archive

Boone County Hospital (BCH) proudly hosted a ribbon cutting with the Boone County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on February 17 to celebrate the addition of its newest ambulance. The ceremony highlighted the hospital’s continued commitment to strengthening emergency response capabilities throughout the community. Hospital leadership expressed appreciation for the community’s...

Rural maternity care has faced growing challenges in recent years. Since the end of 2020, more than 120 rural hospitals across the U.S. have closed their labor and delivery units, and 41 have closed in Iowa alone since 2000. As local options disappear, pregnant patients — particularly those seeking home...

Boone County Hospital Shares Plans for Transition of Home Care and Adult Day Services Boone County Hospital (BCH) is announcing an important change to its Home Care Services and the F. William Beckwith Adult Day Services. “After ongoing and careful evaluation of our operations, BCH has made the difficult decision...

Boone County Hospital’s (BCH) Senior Life Solutions (SLS), has been named the 2025 One Track Program of the Year, by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program. Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems across the country to provide behavioral healthcare services. Top-performing employees...