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Congratulations to our very own Jess Harrison, Director of Surgery Services, who has been nominated as one of Iowa’s 100 Great Nurses! This honor couldn’t be more well‑deserved. Anyone who has worked with Jess knows the passion, steadiness, and compassion she brings into every interaction. Whether she’s supporting her team, advocating for...

The BCH Health Portal is getting a fresh new look! We’re excited to share that the updated portal will be easier to navigate, include more detailed information, and feature a new calendar to help you track appointments and reminders. Watch for its launch in mid‑April.

Boone County Hospital is pleased to announce our Wound and Hyperbaric Center (W&HC) is a dual recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction and Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Awards. Recipients of these awards meet or exceed national quality benchmarks over a set period of time. RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction Award recognizes wound centers...

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 births — are increasingly...

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...

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...