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Many parts of Iowa were affected by a severe storm that swept through the state Monday, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of people. As utility crews work around the clock to restore power, and Iowans continue cleaning away storm debris, the Boone County Public Health Department reminds everyone...

If you have obtained a COVID test, please isolate yourself until you have received the results of the test. Please do not go out in public. Once you are able to go out, please wear a mask and physically distance yourself at least 6 feet from others.

Due to a shortage of COVID test kits, the Walk-In Clinic and Boone County Family Medicine outpatient clinics will only be testing symptomatic patients for Coronavirus. We will no longer be testing asymptomatic (no symptom) patients who may have been exposed to someone with Coronavirus. Per Iowa Department of Public...

INPATIENT UNITS (Med/Surg/Peds and Family Birth Center) Visiting hours will be limited from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. One visitor at a time will be allowed. This includes the support person for the laboring patient until after the birth of the baby. Two parents/legal guardians are allowed for patients under...

As Americans continue efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center (W&HC) staff remains on the front lines, preventing unnecessary amputations and further complications from non-healing wounds. June is Wound Healing Awareness Month; a time to recognize the efforts of our superhero wound...

Currently, NO visitors are allowed at Boone County Hospital. If you have a clinic or outpatient visit, for your safety and the safety of your family, do not bring anyone to your appointment with you unless you meet one of the following exceptions. Exceptions to this restriction: Only one adult...

As of May 4, 2020, outpatient surgeries, appointments and procedures have resumed at 50% volumes as long as the following criteria is met: An adequate supply of PPEs (personal protective equipment) is on hand for staff. The patient has a COVID test done within 48 hours of surgery and the...

Please follow these guidelines while in Boone County Hospital. Caregivers are NOT permitted to accompany patients during outpatient testing/procedures/treatments. The only exceptions are for minors and patients who are unable to communicate or make decisions. After the outpatient service is complete, hospital staff will arrange for you to be escorted...

The Pain Clinic at Boone County Hospital has reopened! Initially, the hours will vary and only patients that need injections will be seen. All other visits will be Telehealth visits. If you have questions, please call (515) 433-8760 and leave a message, so someone can get back to you.