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A new Cancer Support Group started in January 2014. The next Cancer Support Group will meet February 18, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Hospital 1st Floor Conference Room (located by the cafeteria). Betty Irons, RD, will be the guest speaker this month and will talk about "Dietary Options and Preparation While...

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The Boone County Hospital Diabetes Center was recently named an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This will allow residents in and around Boone County increased access to critical diabetes education services.

Boone County Hospital (BCH) is happy to announce Joe Devin has accepted the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at BCH. Since May 2013, Joe has been the Interim CFO of BCH. He comes to BCH with over 25 years of experience in various healthcare leadership positions including Ocean Beach Hospital...

Debi Pestotnik, RN, BC, Home Care Services has been promoted to the Director of Home Care. Debi has been employed with Boone County Hospital (BCH) Home Care for 16 years and most recently was the Assistant Director of Home Care. She will take over the director position after Vicki McCambridge...

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The month offers numerous opportunities to get involved locally and nationally to raise diabetes awareness.

Boone County Hospital (BCH) Specialty Clinic will be offering a new outreach clinic beginning November 19th through UnityPoint Center for Liver Disease. After November, the clinic will be offered the second Tuesday of each month.

The Boone County Hospital (BCH) Auxiliary held their Annual Fall Meeting/Supper on October 21st in the BCH Atrium. Hospital volunteers were invited to enjoy a free meal, listen to guest speaker Dr. Steven Johnson, the new BCH OB/GYN, and to recognize volunteers being honored for their milestone hours.

Congratulations to BCH volunteer Jean Iben for being recognized as one of the 2013 “Shining Stars” at the Iowa Hospital Association Annual meeting in October. Jean has been a member of the BCH Auxiliary for 10 years.