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2015 Scholarships
Scholarships from Boone County Hospital were recently given out to Boone County residents pursing an education beyond high school. Congratulations to Rachel Braun, Boone High School, and Ashley Kirkpatrick, Madrid High School, who were the recipients of the Boone County Hospital Scholarship. Rachel received a $1,000 scholarship and Ashley received...
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Hospital Trustees Receive Certification
A group of 51 Iowa hospital trustees have become the latest graduates of the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) Trustee Education Certification Program. The trustees were recognized on April 10th at the IHA Governance Forum held at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines. Lisa Kobernusz, Boone County Hospital (BCH)...
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Thank You to Our Volunteers
Boone County Hospital (BCH) Auxiliary volunteers were recognized at their Annual Spring Recognition Dinner in April. Glenda Camelin (pictured) was recognized with a special pin as the outgoing president, and new Board members (pictured) were welcomed (left to right): Jan Putnum, President; Carol Keithley, 1st Vice; Karen Michel, 2nd Vice;...
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Free Healthcare for Uninsured/Uninsured Women
Women ages 40 to 64 may be eligible for a free mammogram, clinical breast exam, and pap smear if they meet income guidelines and are uninsured or underinsured. Call the Boone County Public Health Department at (515) 432-1127 or call (800) 369-2229 for more information.
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Books are Fun Book Fair
Books are Fun Book Fair
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$5 Jewelry Fair April 14
$5 Jewelry Fair April 14
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Fit for a Diabetic
Fit for a Diabetic
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Celebrate Families Fair 2015
Medication Safety is a Priority
While most studies focus only on medication errors in hospitals, the billions of medications prescribed annually at clinics and doctors' offices, filled at pharmacies and taken at home are also prone to error. Some mistakes are more serious than others, but all medication mistakes can be prevented. Boone County Hospital...
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Kathi Craven is 2014 Brown Award Winner
Nominations for the Eunice D. and Everett C. Brown Award for outstanding hospital employee were submitted to the Rewards and Recognition Committee prior to the end of December 2014. Employees were encouraged to nominate a deserving co-worker who participates in hospital activities in addition to his or her job, does...
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