On Wednesday, March 18th, Buchanan County Health Center will offer a Prediabetes Information and Support Group, beginning at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room A at BCHC. If you have a fasting blood sugar from 100 to 125, or if your A1c is 5.7 to 6.4% you have prediabetes. Diabetes has become an epidemic in the… Read More

Attention all 500 and Bridge card players! The Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary will hold a Card Party Fund-Raiser on Friday, February 27th, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Oak View Senior Living Complex.  All are welcome to participate, providing a five dollar donation. Through the fundraising efforts of the BCHC Auxiliary, $6,000 in scholarships… Read More

The Buchanan County Health Center will hold an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course on March 13th-15th at the Therapy and Wellness Center.  The course will begin on Friday, March 13th from 7pm-10pm, Saturday, March 14th from 8am-6pm, and will continue on Sunday, March 15th from 8am-1pm.  The cost for the course is $155 for… Read More

(Independence, IA)– During the winter months, it can be tough to find the motivation to work out and stay fit.  Between holiday parties, social gatherings, and the comfort food that winter brings, extra and unwanted pounds can easily add up.  Over 50 individuals are taking control of winter weight gain and are nearing the end… Read More

(Independence, IA)– The Buchanan County Health Center Community blood drive will take place on Tuesday, February 17th from 12:00-5:30pm in the BCHC meeting rooms A and B.  The blood drive will be facilitated by Lifeserve Blood Center, the sole supplier of community based blood products to BCHC. Currently, there is a critical need for O… Read More