Calling all future babysitters! Buchanan County Health Center will be holding a Safe Sitter® class for 11 to 14 year olds on Thursday, December 29th. The class will be held from 8am to 3pm in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library. The cost to attend is $40, which includes one day of training, […]
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Emergent Encounters: Your Lifeline to Emergency Support from BCHC Common Winter Injuries & Emergencies
Author: Jarod Wiebel, PA-C
Cold weather is back again and “Old Man Winter” is blowing in. Although we hate to see nicer weather leave, we can all appreciate the seasons of living in the Midwest. The holidays […]

Give the Gift of Life – BCHC Blood Drive
The Buchanan County Health Center Community blood drive will take place on Tuesday, December 20th from 12:00-5:30pm at the Buchanan County Senior Center located at 400 5th Ave NE in Independence. The blood drive will be facilitated by LifeServe Blood Center, the sole supplier of community based blood products to BCHC.
Currently, there is a […]
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Turkey Vegetable Quiche
Turkey Vegetable Quiche
Have left over turkey from the holidays? This recipe is great for those leftovers and makes a quick and healthy meal!
Turkey Vegetable Quiche
1 pie crust, unbaked (9 inches) 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups precooked turkey breast, cubed 4 eggs 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1 teaspoon dried […]
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BCHC Observes American Diabetes Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 29 million Americans are living with diabetes. A growing epidemic, the CDC estimates that 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050. BCHC is taking a proactive stance in helping pre-diabetic patients prevent and reverse the risk factors of diabetes along with assisting, educating, […]
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BCHC Welcomes New Cardiology Providers
The Cardiology Specialty Clinic at Buchanan County Health Center welcomes Fahed Al Darazi, MD and Ojas Bansal, MD to its regular rotation of providers from UnityPoint Clinic Cardiology, based out of Cedar Rapids. A graduate from the American University of Beirut, Dr. Al Darazi completed residency at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook […]
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Lexington Estate November Newsletter
Click here to learn all about what’s going at Lexington Estate during the month of November!
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