Flooding and Disease Prevention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Buchanan County Public Health Department Flooding and Disease People are often concerned about disease during a flood and subsequent clean-up. Enteric disease, or diseases of the gut which cause vomiting and diarrhea, can be avoided by thoroughly washing hands with soap and running water before eating and at the end of the… Read More
Give your Metabolism a Tune-up
What is metabolism? Metabolism is the process of combining nutrients with oxygen to release the energy our body needs to function. Metabolism is typically measured in kilocalories, or calories. Total metabolic rate represents the calories needed for maintaining body functions, plus the energy cost of daily activity and added exercise. What is resting metabolic rate… Read More
Lexington Estate September Newsletter
Sunday, September 11th @ 1:30pm Join us for an afternoon of Gospel Music with Ron Semler as “Nearly Elvis”. Football, recipes, Alzheimer’s care, and more in September’s newsletter! Click Here Read More
Emergent Encounters: Your Lifeline to Emergency Support from BCHC
As we head into fall our children are going back to school and joining fall sports such as football, cross country, volleyball, and cheerleading. Although fun and rewarding to participate in and watch, contact sports can increase the incidence of sport injuries and concussions. Although just a common now as it was years ago, an… Read More
Independence Schools Partner with BCHC to offer a Concussion Management Program
Attention Mustang Families! The Independence Community School District is partnering with Buchanan County Health Center to provide a concussion management program for students ages 10 and older. An athletic trainer from BCHC will measure your child’s reaction time and accuracy to determine if a concussion has happened in the past, and will provide pre-concussion baseline… Read More
Prediabetes Educational Class to be held at BCHC on Sept 26th
On Monday, September 26th, Buchanan County Health Center will offer a Prediabetes education class, beginning at 4 p.m. in Meeting Room A at BCHC. Prediabetes education classes are held to help reduce the risk for the development of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is when an individual’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not… Read More
BCHC Wound Center Expands Hours & Welcomes New Provider
Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce expansion of the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine. Beginning September 19th, the Wound Center will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00am-4:30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am-12:00pm. Along with the expansion of service hours, Michelle Wenzel, ARNP will join the team of… Read More
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BCHC Fundraising Committee to hold Walk to End Alzheimer’s Vendor Fair
(Independence, IA)- The Fundraising Committee of Buchanan County Health Center will hold a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Vendor Fair on Wednesday, August 24th from 3-5pm in Meeting Room A & B at BCHC. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the BCHC Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team. Participating vendors include: The Pampered Chef, Anne McMillan… Read More
Donlea Appointed to BCHC Board of Trustees:
Two Trustees to be added to the November ballot The Buchanan County Health Center Board of Trustees recently appointed Denny Donlea of Winthrop to fulfill a vacant seat on the BCHC Board of Trustees. A lifelong resident of Winthrop, Donlea has played an active role within the community of Winthrop and beyond as a business… Read More