Hospital Hill Run Raises $1,500 for Prairie Lakes Caring Club House
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Hospital Hill Run Raises $1,500 for Prairie Lakes Caring Club House

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Prairie Lakes Healthcare  System hosted the 28th Annual Hospital Hill Run. This year’s event featured a 5K  run, 5K walk, one-mile kids run, and a one-mile walk for all ages. Nearly 160  runners and walkers enjoyed a warm and sunny morning getting their exercise  with friends, family, and neighbors, all while supporting a great cause.  

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Golden Guitars Gala Breaks Fundraising Record for Children’s Miracle Network
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Golden Guitars Gala Breaks Fundraising Record for Children’s Miracle Network

The fourth Golden Guitars Gala, a Monument Health Foundation fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network, broke records on June 7 by raising  $500,000, setting a Foundation record for the largest amount raised at a single event. During the gala’s live auction, the top-selling guitar signed by Journey auctioned for an impressive $30,000.

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From One Treadmill to Thousands of Lives: Celebrating 40 Years of Cardiac Care atBoone County Health Center
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From One Treadmill to Thousands of Lives: Celebrating 40 Years of Cardiac Care atBoone County Health Center

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) celebrated a significant milestone this week—40 years of Cardiac Rehabilitation services. The anniversary event brought together staff, patients, and community members to honor a department that began with a single treadmill and bike and has grown into a vital part of heart health for the region.

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Columbus Community Hospital to Offer Vital Suicide Prevention Training: CALM
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Columbus Community Hospital to Offer Vital Suicide Prevention Training: CALM

Columbus Community Hospital's Occupational Health Services (OHS) will host a vital Lunch & Learn event focused on suicide prevention, titled CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means). This training gives individuals and organizations critical knowledge and tools to safely store lethal means, such as firearms and medications — especially during times of suicidal crisis.

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Troyers Announce Fall Retirement After 40 Years; St. Edward and Cedar Rapids Clinics Transition to Boone County Health Center
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Troyers Announce Fall Retirement After 40 Years; St. Edward and Cedar Rapids Clinics Transition to Boone County Health Center

After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care. In conjunction with their retirement, the medical clinics the Troyers have operated in these two towns will officially transition into the Boone County Health Center (BCHC) system this fall.

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