News Library - Page 38

Boone County Hospital and Its Clinics Transition to New Electronic Medical Record

Flu Clinics for adults and children are now being offered at the Boone Wal-Mart and Home Care Services of Boone County Hospital by Boone County Public Health.

Parents of students entering college or junior high need to check their immunization records. All students entering college must be up-to-date on their immunizations; children entering 7th grade this fall are required to have one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine prior to the beginning of the...

The Purse Auction held by the Boone County Hospital (BCH) Employee Assistance (EAP) Committee in the BCH Atrium in June had great results. Approximately 200 new or barely used purses were donated by employees and community members. Over $700 was raised from the event, and the most a purse was purchased for was $30.

Boone County Hospital (BCH) strives to meet the healthcare needs of Boone County. The 2013 Community Health Needs Assessment identifies local health and medical needs and provides a plan to indicate how BCH will respond to such needs. The assessment suggests areas where other local organizations and agencies might work...

It’s that time of the year when most of us are outside playing, camping, exploring and working in areas that have ticks in the grass and wooded areas. It’s great to be outside, but there is also the risk of tick bites, which can bring on diseases, most commonly Lyme disease.

Iowa Care for Yourself Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

The Boone County Hospital's Foundation's 14th Annual Best Shot Golf Tournament is July 30th at Cedar Point Golf Course. Registration is open until full or July 26th.

Two scholarships are currently available through Boone County Hospital--the Auxiliary Scholarship and the Puntenney Scholarship. The deadline for both is July 15th.

Tdap Vaccine for Adults Now Available at Public Health