Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce that Dr. David Congdon, MD, MPH will perform ENT and Facial/Plastics procedures locally through BCHC’s Surgery Center, beginning November 6th.  Visiting from Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, Dr. Congdon will perform skin cancer reconstruction, diagnosis and treatment, PE tube replacement, and tonsillectomies among other common procedures. Congdon attended… Read More

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Among the most common types of cancers, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.  It is suggested that women age 40 and older or those who have a family history of breast cancer receive a yearly breast examination, including mammograms to aide… Read More

Attention all 500 and Bridge card players! The Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary will hold a Card Party Fund-Raiser on Friday, October 23rd, 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, $9,000 has been… Read More

The Radiology and Laboratory Departments at BCHC are currently undergoing a remodel to answer the requests of patient needs and privacy. In efforts to remain the community leader for healthcare, BCHC is excited to unveil the remodeled departments to offer more privacy and comfort to patients and families.  With an anticipated completion date of December… Read More

The Specialty Clinic at Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of GI Services.  Dr. Ana Alardin will visit BCHC from Cedar Valley Medical Specialists and will begin regular rotation on the 22nd of October.  Dr. Alardin will visit BCHC on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons of each month. In addition… Read More

On September 30th, Independence resident and longtime BCHC Lexington Estate volunteer, Harvey See, was recognized as the 2015 Adult Volunteer of the Year by the Iowa Health Care Association and the Iowa Center for Assisted Living in Des Moines.  This prestigious recognition is awarded to an outstanding volunteer assisting in long term and post-acute care… Read More