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At BCHC, your health is our primary care.
Now Accepting New Patients! Schedule an appointment by calling 334-2541.
Our commitment to you
With a variety of services all under one roof, BCHC is your home for health. We're committed to providing you and your family convenience that you want, the services that you need, and the care you deserve.
For life's after-hour accidents & illnesses
Urgent Care is open at BCHC. Open M-F from 5:30-8:30pm and Sat.-Sun. from 12:00-6:00pm. Closed on holidays.
Here for Wellness
Our newly renovated Wellness Center features new cardio and strength equipment, family friendly services, including a Kid Gym, new studio space, added fitness classes, and more helping you and your family adopt a lifestyle of living well through physical activity.
Emergency Services
When it comes to emergencies, 24/7 expert care is here for you when it matters most. Our trauma certified providers are among the same emergency providers you would find at St. Luke’s only closer to home.
Latest Health & Medical News
Keeping up-to-date with the most recent news in health care is important today.
That’s why we are always providing updated news items. Please browse the categories below to stay abreast of what’s going on at Buchanan County Health Center and in the world of health care.
BCHC Expands Locally Offered Pain Management Services
Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is expanding its locally offered pain management services by welcoming Iowa Anesthesia, LC to its growing list providers and outpatient services.
Beginning August 7th, Mark Odden, MBA, ARNP, CRNA and Scott Chastek, ARNP, CRNA from Iowa Anesthesia, LC will be visiting BCHC on the first and third Tuesday of every [...]
Medical Associates of BCHC Welcomes Patient Navigator
Every day, millions of people living with chronic diseases struggle to manage their symptoms. Chronic disease can affect a person’s quality of life, restricting them from everyday activities that when managed well, they can still enjoy. In efforts to provide more effective guidance and disease management to individuals living with a chronic illness, Medical Associates [...]
Mind Matters: Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia, & Alzheimer’s Disease Free Seminar to be Held at the Independence Public Library
On Monday, August 6th from 6-7pm, BCHC memory loss and palliative care specialist, Joni Henderson, ARNP will provide a free seminar in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library.
During this free seminar, attendees will learn about normal age-related memory changes, symptoms that may indicate dementia or signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and other topics [...]
August 2018 Specialty Clinic Schedule
Click here to view the full Specialty Clinic schedule for the month of August 2018.
BCHC Expands Partnership with ECIAC
Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with East Central Iowa Acute Care (ECIAC) through increased emergency provider coverage. Previously staffing the BCHC Emergency Department 75% of the time, beginning in October, ECIAC will provide over 90% of the coverage with a team of board certified emergency physicians and allied [...]
BCHC Auxiliary Awards $7,000 in Scholarships
On June 7th, the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary held their Annual Scholarship Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence. Each year, the BCHC Auxiliary awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to graduating seniors from East Buchanan, Independence, and Jesup School Districts, and also awards scholarships to nontraditional students entering into or continuing [...]
Lexington Estate to host Poker Walk during 4th of July Celebrations
Lexington Estate of BCHC is excited to partner with the Independence Celebrations Committee to host the annual ‘Poker Walk’ during the Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd.
The Poker Walk, led by Lexington Estate of BCHC, will begin at 5:00pm at the Rotary Shelter in Riverwalk Parks. Each participant will walk two miles, receiving [...]
Babysitting Clinic to be offered at BCHC on June 28th
Calling all future babysitters! Buchanan County Health Center will offer a Babysitting Clinic for 11 to 14 year olds on Thursday, June 28th . The class will be held from 8am to 12pm in Meeting Room B. The cost to attend is $40, which includes one day training, a learning materials, and certification card.
During [...]
Medical Associates of BCHC Summer Hours
Beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend, Medical Associates of Buchanan County Health Center will be closed on Saturdays. Regular office hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Patients may visit BCHC’s Urgent Care during weekend hours of 12:00pm-6:00pm. Patients may also visit the Emergency Department, should a medical emergency arise.
Medical Associates of [...]
BCHC Welcomes Tricia Thompson, ARNP to ENT/Facial Plastics & Allergy Clinics
Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to welcome Tricia Thompson, ARNP to the rotating group of specialists from Cedar Valley Centers for ENT, Sinus & Allergy, Skin Cancer, and Facial Plastics along with the expansion of coverage at the BCHC Specialty Clinic.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Thompson received her undergraduate and graduate [...]
Buchanan County Health Center Nurse Spends a Half-Century in Profession
Each year, National Nurses Week serves as an opportunity to recognize outstanding nurses who provide the highest level of quality care to their patients’ each and every day. With over 3.4 million active nurses living in the United States, the employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 16% by 2024 according to the United [...]
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At BCHC, your health is our primary care.
Now Accepting New Patients! Schedule an appointment by calling 334-2541.
Our commitment to you
With a variety of services all under one roof, BCHC is your home for health. We're committed to providing you and your family convenience that you want, the services that you need, and the care you deserve.
For life's after-hour accidents & illnesses
Urgent Care is open at BCHC. Open M-F from 5:30-8:30pm and Sat.-Sun. from 12:00-6:00pm. Closed on holidays.
Here for Wellness
Our newly renovated Wellness Center features new cardio and strength equipment, family friendly services, including a Kid Gym, new studio space, added fitness classes, and more helping you and your family adopt a lifestyle of living well through physical activity.
Emergency Services
When it comes to emergencies, 24/7 expert care is here for you when it matters most. Our trauma certified providers are among the same emergency providers you would find at St. Luke’s only closer to home.
Latest Health & Medical News
Keeping up-to-date with the most recent news in health care is important today.
That’s why we are always providing updated news items. Please browse the categories below to stay abreast of what’s going on at Buchanan County Health Center and in the world of health care.
BCHC Expands Locally Offered Pain Management Services
Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is expanding its locally offered pain management services by welcoming Iowa Anesthesia, LC to its growing list providers and outpatient services.
Beginning August 7th, Mark Odden, MBA, ARNP, CRNA and Scott Chastek, ARNP, CRNA from Iowa Anesthesia, LC will be visiting BCHC on the first and third Tuesday of every [...]
Medical Associates of BCHC Welcomes Patient Navigator
Every day, millions of people living with chronic diseases struggle to manage their symptoms. Chronic disease can affect a person’s quality of life, restricting them from everyday activities that when managed well, they can still enjoy. In efforts to provide more effective guidance and disease management to individuals living with a chronic illness, Medical Associates [...]
Mind Matters: Understanding Memory Loss, Dementia, & Alzheimer’s Disease Free Seminar to be Held at the Independence Public Library
On Monday, August 6th from 6-7pm, BCHC memory loss and palliative care specialist, Joni Henderson, ARNP will provide a free seminar in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library.
During this free seminar, attendees will learn about normal age-related memory changes, symptoms that may indicate dementia or signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and other topics [...]
August 2018 Specialty Clinic Schedule
Click here to view the full Specialty Clinic schedule for the month of August 2018.
BCHC Expands Partnership with ECIAC
Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with East Central Iowa Acute Care (ECIAC) through increased emergency provider coverage. Previously staffing the BCHC Emergency Department 75% of the time, beginning in October, ECIAC will provide over 90% of the coverage with a team of board certified emergency physicians and allied [...]
BCHC Auxiliary Awards $7,000 in Scholarships
On June 7th, the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary held their Annual Scholarship Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence. Each year, the BCHC Auxiliary awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to graduating seniors from East Buchanan, Independence, and Jesup School Districts, and also awards scholarships to nontraditional students entering into or continuing [...]
Lexington Estate to host Poker Walk during 4th of July Celebrations
Lexington Estate of BCHC is excited to partner with the Independence Celebrations Committee to host the annual ‘Poker Walk’ during the Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd.
The Poker Walk, led by Lexington Estate of BCHC, will begin at 5:00pm at the Rotary Shelter in Riverwalk Parks. Each participant will walk two miles, receiving [...]
Babysitting Clinic to be offered at BCHC on June 28th
Calling all future babysitters! Buchanan County Health Center will offer a Babysitting Clinic for 11 to 14 year olds on Thursday, June 28th . The class will be held from 8am to 12pm in Meeting Room B. The cost to attend is $40, which includes one day training, a learning materials, and certification card.
During [...]
Medical Associates of BCHC Summer Hours
Beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend, Medical Associates of Buchanan County Health Center will be closed on Saturdays. Regular office hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Patients may visit BCHC’s Urgent Care during weekend hours of 12:00pm-6:00pm. Patients may also visit the Emergency Department, should a medical emergency arise.
Medical Associates of [...]
BCHC Welcomes Tricia Thompson, ARNP to ENT/Facial Plastics & Allergy Clinics
Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to welcome Tricia Thompson, ARNP to the rotating group of specialists from Cedar Valley Centers for ENT, Sinus & Allergy, Skin Cancer, and Facial Plastics along with the expansion of coverage at the BCHC Specialty Clinic.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Thompson received her undergraduate and graduate [...]
Buchanan County Health Center Nurse Spends a Half-Century in Profession
Each year, National Nurses Week serves as an opportunity to recognize outstanding nurses who provide the highest level of quality care to their patients’ each and every day. With over 3.4 million active nurses living in the United States, the employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 16% by 2024 according to the United [...]
