BCHC Welcomes Nicole Myers, BSN, RN as Clinical Office Manager of Medical Associates of BCHC & BCHC Family Medicine – Jesup

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Nicole Myers, BSN, RN, as Clinical Office Manager to Medical Associates of BCHC and BCHC Family Medicine – Jesup.  Nicole has spent the past ten years at Waverly Health Center, most recently serving as a clinic manager to primary care and surgical clinics.

“We are very [...]

The Wellness Center at BCHC to Re-open on June 10th – Facility Guidelines Released

On Wednesday, June 10th, the Wellness Center at BCHC will re-open after being temporarily closed since March 17th due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Although Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing fitness centers to re-open on May 1st, Buchanan County Health Center chose continue to monitor the trends of COVID-19 in its service area and [...]

Navigating the Motion in Emotion – Feeling Well with BCHC – A Closer Look at Mental Health

Spring is a favorite season for many, due in part to the vast contrast and perspective it provides.  It pulls us from the dreary depths of winter, and in a very real way brings vibrant color back to our world.   Curiously, the avenue it takes is far from optimal as it rains frequently and can [...]

May is Speech Therapy Month – BCHC Offering Speech Therapy Services for All Ages

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month.  According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly 1 in 12 children between the ages of 3-17 in the US have had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing in the past 12 months.  Not only for children, speech therapy can [...]

A message from our CEO in response to COVID-19 5/8/20

Iowa has begun the process of opening back up many of the businesses that were shuttered due to COVID-19.  To say there are mixed emotions to that decision is an understatement.  I have spoken with individuals who are relieved to get back to more of a normal life and individuals who believe this decision was [...]

BCHC Welcomes Dan McElroy, LISW – BCHC to offer Mental Health & Counseling Services through its Family Medicine Clinics

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to introduce mental health and counseling services to its family medicine clinics by welcoming Dan McElroy, LISW to the organization.  Dan has spent the past five years as a counselor in the UnityPoint Health – Allen Behavioral Unit and as a therapist with Black Hawk – Grundy Mental [...]

BCHC Urgent Care Now Offering Call-Ahead Appointments

Buchanan County Health Center has made a temporary change to its urgent care practice by allowing patients to call-ahead for appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Over the past two months, we have established many additional safeguards to ensure that we dramatically reduce the transmission of illnesses,” commented Amy Van Scoyoc, Executive Director of Ambulatory Services.  [...]

Receiving Healthcare during a Pandemic

Receiving Healthcare during a Pandemic

William Schmitt, DO

BCHC Family Medicine Physician

With the current pandemic in full swing and the novel coronavirus well-established in our state, there is a palpable level of anxiety in our local communities.  There are many reasons for the anxiety and these may not be directly related to the virus [...]

When to Seek Emergency Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nathan Harmon, MD – BCHC Medical Director of Emergency

Jillian Schatzle, MSN, RN – BCHC Emergency Department Manager

In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, medical emergencies and urgent situations unrelated to the virus still occur.  So, when should you seek medical care for a condition that you feel cannot wait during this [...]

Buchanan County Health Center Family Practice Locations Now Offering Telehealth Appointments

Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to introduce telehealth capabilities at its family practice clinics in Independence, Jesup, and Oelwein.  Telehealth, or virtual medicine, allows patients to continue to see their primary care provider for acute illnesses and injuries, health concerns, routine appointments, medication management, and disease management from the comfort of their own homes.  [...]

A message from our CEO in response to COVID-19 4/3/20

I wanted to take a moment to update the community regarding our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  First, I want to say thank you to all the BCHC associates and their family members.  Whether they are working longer hours, working in higher risk environments or doing jobs they never expected they may do, I am [...]