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Organizations like Boone County Hospital (BCH) and the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens, along with many other entities throughout Boone County, cannot function without volunteers. The countless hours donated to our organizations make such a big difference in our ability to meet our mission and we are extremely grateful for all...

In March 2025, 73 Iowa hospital trustees and 21 Iowa hospital boards were honored at the 2025 Iowa Hospital Association Governance Forum, an annual education conference for hospital trustees and governing boards. The Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees received a one-star certification. This certification provides a framework for hospital...

Boone County Hospital (BCH) has started a new initiative called the Nursing Honor Guard, serving those who serve others. The Nursing Honor Guard is a dedicated group of volunteer nurses (RNs, LPNs, active or retired) who recognize and pay tribute to fellow nurses during their final services. BCH is holding...

Boone County Hospital would like to welcome three new providers to their Medical Staff. Thomas Bik, ARNP, is now providing care at the Boone County Family Medicine Walk-In Clinic. He received his degree from Chamberlain University, Chicago, IL, and most recently worked in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. No appointment is...

We are happy to welcome Megan Sloat, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), to the Boone County Hospital Medical Staff and the Madrid Family Practice Clinic. Beginning in April, she will be providing family medicine, obstetrics and women’s health. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University School of...

Boone County Hospital has started a new initiative called the Nursing Honor Guard, serving those who serve others. The Nursing Honor Guard is a dedicated group of volunteer nurses (RNs, LPNs, active or retired) who recognize and pay tribute to fellow nurses during their final services. Just as military honor...

The Boone County Little Cubs Reading Program is a literacy program at Boone County Hospital and Clinics in Boone, Ogden and Madrid. Through this program, children will receive a book during their well-child visit to support their literacy development. Community partners include: Lions Club of Boone and Madrid, Boone County...

Congratulations to the Boone County Hospital (BCH) Wound and Hyperbaric Center for being presented with the RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction Award. This award is presented to wound centers that demonstrate exceptional success by meeting or exceeding healing benchmarks, including: · Days to Heal: 32 Median Days to Heal · Healing Percent:...

Boone County Hospital’s (BCH) Senior Life Solutions has been named the 2024 Program Finalist of the Year Award, by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program. The award is recognition of the outstanding performance in the 3Cs: care, compliance and compassion. “As a new team member, I am not surprised...

Thanks to the Boone County Hospital Foundation, Boone County Hospital (BCH) began using advanced electronic cleaning devices in January to enhance the disinfection of patient rooms and areas. The BCH Foundation generously purchased these devices for the hospital, significantly improving the safety and efficiency of our infection control efforts. The...