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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,...

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...

Boone County Hospital (BCH) is proud to announce that Rachel Mann (right), longtime Marketing and Events Coordinator for the BCH Foundation, has been named the new Executive Director. For the past nine years, Rachel has played a key role in advancing the Foundation’s mission, strengthening community ties and expanding its...

The Boone County Hospital Wound and Hyperbaric Center (W&HC) is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national patient satisfaction benchmarks over a set period of time. “This achievement exemplifies our commitment to the patient experience,” said Kathryn Chapple, BCH W&HC...

Tiffany Navrkal, ARNP, specializing in Allergy and Immunology, is now seeing patients at the Boone County Hospital Specialty Clinic two days each month. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Degree from Purdue Global University in Des Moines.      Her services include allergy testing, immunotherapy,...

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to view the 125-years of history during the Boone County Hospital Celebration on June 28th. It was a truly rewarding experience to help capture and honor the many decades of Boone County Hospital’s journey, beginning with our founder, Mr. Moore.      From...

Boone County Hospital is proud to offer specialized pulmonary care close to home through our Specialty Clinic. Two board-certified pulmonologists—Dr. Jame Mallen and Dr. Ryan Mertens—visit the clinic each month to provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of lung and respiratory conditions. Drs. Mallen and Mertens bring advanced...

Boone County Family Medicine South is pleased to have Kelsie Holmes, D.O., on our team of providers. Dr. Holmes specializes in Family Medicine with Obstetrical Care and is accepting new patients. Dr. Holmes is passionate about providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals and families of all ages. Her medical interests...

The community is invited to come and join us!  A short presentation will take place at our 125-year Anniversary Celebration outside the main entrance of Boone County Hospital at noon. Listen as guest speakers Mikaela Kienitz, BCH CEO; Joe Smith, former BCH CEO; Bob Getschman, BCH Board of Trustees Chair;...