BCHC announces changes in key medical leadership roles

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Anthony Kusek for his many years of dedicated service as Chief of Medical Staff — a role vital to the leadership and coordination of BCHC’s medical providers. Dr.

Old Fashioned Christmas is Dec. 5

FULLERTON — The holiday spirit will be in full swing in downtown Fullerton on Friday, Dec. 5, as the community gathers for its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration: “Miracle on Main Street.” This year’s festivities promise to be bigger and brighter than ever!

Museum open on Friday, Dec. 5

FULLERTON — The Fullerton Museum will be open on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2-5 p.m.The open house is part of Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration.Visitors can enjoy apple cider and a candy cane from the tree. They will also have a Guess the Candy in the jar.

Remainder of November SNAP benefits issued to Nebraskans

LINCOLN — Last week, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) distributed the remaining balance of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to all Nebraska recipients.This disbursement brings households to their ful l monthly SNAP amount for November.

Second baby safely surrendered under expanded Safe Haven law

LINCOLN — On Nov. 8, 2025, the second child since the expansion of Nebraska’s Safe Haven law, Nebraska Revised Statute § 43-4903, was surrendered.

Corn board to meet

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at The Cornhusker Marriott (333 South 13th Street) in Lincoln.The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business.

BCHC opens fund to make mental health care accessible

ALBION — Boone County Health Center has announced the launch of its Behavioral Health Financial Assistance Fund, a new initiative designed to make mental health care more accessible to those in need across the service area.“The heart of our team’s mission is to remove barriers to mental health care.

Boone County Health Center named 2025 Cardiac Rehab Program of the Year

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been honored with the 2025 Cardiac Rehab Program of the Year by the Nebraska Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network (NCVPRN).