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Scratch Cupcake Truck Returns August 14

The Scratch Cupcake Truck returns Thursday, Aug. 14 to be part of a Hot Dog Lunch fund-raiser hosted by the hospital. The Scratch Cupcake Truck from Cedar Falls will be in Independence on Thursday, Aug. 14, in the North Parking Lot at the Buchanan County Health Center, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. The public is… Read More

OB/GYN Specialty Expands at BCHC Outpatient Clinic

Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic Services are expanding at the Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC).  Dr. Bill Kaaki and Dr. Publio Ortiz of Allen Unity Point OB/Gyn will offer regular clinic hours on the second and fourth Wednesday morning each month, starting August 13. For more information, call the Outpatient Clinic 319-332-0950. Dr. Kaaki, a… Read More

Orthopedic Services Expand

Orthopedic Specialty Clinic Services are expanding at the Buchanan County Health Center.  Dr. Roswell Johnston of Cedar Valley Orthopedic, Waterloo, recently expanded his hours at the BCHC Specialty Clinic to include the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. His partner, Dr. Ben Torrez, also offers expanded clinic hours on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday… Read More

Dr. Chang, New Clinic Provider

Neurology Outpatient Clinic Services are expanding at the Buchanan County Health Center. Dr. Shereen Chang of PCI Neurology Cedar Rapids will offer regular clinic hours on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning Aug. 13. Dr. Chang’s partner Dr. Renee Buchanan will continue to offer also clinic hours on the 4th Wednesday of each month…. Read More

Blood Drive, August 19

Would you be willing to save a life this summer? The Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary and the LifeServe Blood Center will hold an Independence Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 19, from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the Therapy & Wellness Center at the Buchanan County Health Center. The LifeServe Blood Center provides blood… Read More

Tuesday Mini-Farmer’s Market at BCHC

The Buchanan County Health Center will host a ‘mini’ Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. starting Aug. 5. Healthy food products will be available. If you missed the Saturday Farmer’s Market, stop in to visit some vendors on Tuesdays at BCHC! Read More

Support the BCHC Auxiliary

Dear Friends: We want to thank you for your past support and membership to the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary. Thanks to you, among its many accomplishments, our 225 member BCHC Auxiliary was able to: Assist with an interior design update to 18 patient rooms at the hospital; Purchase the nationally recognized Safe Sitter Babysitting… Read More

Allen’s HeartReach Mobile Lab to Visit BCHC Campus

The Buchanan County Health Center will welcome Allen’s HeartReach Mobile Lab to campus on Wednesday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The HeartReach Mobile Lab allows you to conveniently schedule a variety of health screenings to determine you risk of heart disease or stroke. Eight different screening options are available, including vascular and… Read More

Pre-Diabetes Information and Support Group

Buchanan County Health Center will offer a Pre-Diabetes Information and Support Group on Thursday, July 10, beginning at 5 p.m. in the meeting rooms at the hospital. Diabetes has become an epidemic in the United States with as many at 30 percent of the population contracting the disease. Come and find out what you can… Read More