May | 2014 |

The Auxiliary Welcomes Nancy Elliott as New Gift Shop Buyer

The Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary recently welcomed Nancy Elliott as Gift Shop Buyer. Here she receives the keys from Mary Kay Miller, who has generously served as Buyer for several years. (We thank her for her service!) Also pictured are (left) Kay Neidy, Coordinator of Gift Shop Volunteers, and (right) Cheryl Penne, Gift Shop… Read More

Request for Pricing Has Been Extended to June 13

BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER HOUSES FOR SALE & CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR PRICING Buchanan County Health Center has extended the bid due date for the sale of five houses and an apartment building along with construction demolition to remove foundation, infill with dirt, and remove the driveway. The bid date will be changed from May 30, 2014 at… Read More

Blood Drive set for Tuesday, June 17 in Wellness Studio

The next BCHC Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, June 17th from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Therapy & Wellness Center on the Buchanan County Health Center campus. Vacation schedules and competing summer events can lead to blood supply shortages. Right now there is a critical need (less than 2 day supply… Read More

McEnany Named Clinical Coordinator at BCHC

The Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Tara McEnany, ARNP, has accepted a new position of Clinical Coordinator. As Clinical Coordinator, McEnany, DNP, ARNP, will serve as a leader while working closely with the medical and nursing staff to ensure quality and cost-effective health care delivery. She will be essential in… Read More

BCHC Announces Electronic Job Applications

The Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce that all job applications moving forward will be completed electronically. BCHC has partnered with HealthcareSource to provide this convenient service to job applicants. A computer kiosk has also been made available in the hospital’s North Lobby to make this application process available to anyone who does… Read More

Elvis visits Long-Term Care

Residents at BCHC’s Long-Term Care enjoyed a fun filled afternoon with Elvis! Read More

Auxiliary Program, June 5th

Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Tom Milligan will perform the program, “The Not So Quiet Librarian”, on Thursday, June 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, Independence. Prior to this program, the Auxiliary will salute its six $1,000 scholarship winners at an annual Scholarship… Read More

Volunteer at BCHC

What are you doing this Summer? Want to volunteer with friendly people? Explore a possible career? Make a difference in someone else’s life? Add volunteering to a college application or resume? If you are 14 or older and want to DO something this summer consider the Volunteer Program at the Buchanan County Health center. Earn… Read More

Mammography Services at BCHC Earn Re-accreditation

The Buchanan County Health Center Radiology Department’ Mammography services recently earned re-accreditation after a recent survey by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The peer-review accreditation process indicates that BCHC mammography services are up to par with official guidelines for mammography services, and demonstrate BCHC’s commitment to quality patient care. A mammogram is a digital… Read More

House Purchase & Demolition RFP

OFFICIAL NOTICE BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INVITATION TO BID The Buchanan County Health Center will receive sealed bids at the Hospital Business Office until May 30, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. for the House Purchase and Demolition as described in the listed specifications. The bids will be opened and read aloud at this time. Bidders are… Read More