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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...

Boone County Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions Program is expanding to reach more community members in Boone County and surrounding areas. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes...

We want to inform you about an increase in fraudulent Medicare claims related to Durable Medical Equipment (DME), such as braces, walkers, or medical supplies. What You Need to Know: • Scammers may be submitting claims to Medicare for medical equipment you did not request or receive. • In some...

Boone County Hospital (BCH) is happy to welcome Dr. Abdalnasser Zayed, Orthopedic Surgery, to the BCH Comprehensive Specialty Clinic (CSC). He will be joining Dr. Ben Paulson, and Kirby Singleton, PA-C, in providing orthopedic care and surgery. Dr. Zayed is Board Certified in Orthopedics and specializes in total joint arthroplasty...

The IHA Leadership Development Program has developed critical leadership skills and competencies to increase the retention of committed, quality staff in Iowa hospitals. IHA recognized program graduates at the Annual IHA Meeting in early October. Congratulations to Boone County Hospital employees Amy Bachman, Radiology, Ethan Patterson, Rehab Services, and Evan...

The Iowa Hospital Association's Hospital Hero Awards celebrate employees who have acted courageously in a crisis or have selflessly served their hospitals and communities throughout their careers. At its annual meeting Oct. 7-8 in Des Moines, the Iowa Hospital Association recognized 11 hospital employees who exemplify the passion and purpose...

The Mary Lou and Morris G. Sloan, M.D., Radiology Endowment will benefit someone residing in Boone County or a relative of a current BCH employee who is interested in pursuing any type of career in the field of Radiology. This endowment is in loving memory of Mary Lou and Morris...