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On October 16th, John Mlnarik, president of Antelope Memorial Hospital’s Board of Trustees, was recognized as the winner of the Nebraska Hospital Association’s 2024 Trustee of the Year Award. The award ceremony was held during the NHA Annual Convention at Embassy Suites in LaVista.

Loup Power District has recognized Albion Division Superintendent Scott Sokol for 30 years of service. Sokol joined Loup in 1994 as an Apprentice Lineman in the Albion Division.

A group of dedicated Boone Central High School students are currently participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, preparing to make their mark in the healthcare field. The six students— Miranda Mc-Gill, Madison Gompert, Natalie Nelson, Edwin Naranjo Aranda, Erica Hall and Madison Reilly —are undertaking a semester-long course designed to equip them with essential patient care skills and prepare them for the Nebraska Nurse Aide State Licensure.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the addition of Clay Patrick as a new Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in their expanding Physical Therapy Department. Clay Patrick grew up on a small ranch outside of Bartlett and earned his Associates of Applied Science as a Physical Therapist from Northeast Community College.

The accolades continue to roll in for the Boone County Health Center (BCHC) as the facility has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States by “ Becker’s Hospital Review.” Among 350 hospitals nationwide, BCHC earned a 5-star rating for cleanliness, placing it among just nine hospitals in Nebraska to receive this prestigious recognition. The ranking is based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys, a national, standardized tool that gathers feedback from patients about their experiences during recent inpatient hospital stays.

The Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) has announced the addition of Caleb Poore to its board of directors. Poore serves as the President and CEO of Boone County Health Center (BCHC) and brings additional economic development experience to BCDA.

Boone County Health Center has announced that it has been recognized as a ‘top hospital for nurse communication’ in Nebraska by Becker’s Hospital Review. This recognition is based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the addition of Shirley Berger to its Foundation Board. Berger, a farmer/rancher wife and bookkeeper, brings financial knowledge and dedication to her new role, rooted in a deep commitment to the community and BCHC’s mission.