Most people have heard of the term “core,” but what exactly is it? When it comes to training, I like to break down the core into inner and outer.  “Inner” referring to deep muscles that function as stabilizers, and “outer” referring to larger, superficial muscles that function to create ROM, generate movement and gross stability…. Read More

Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce that two of its own have been named among the 100 Great Iowa Nurses.  Surgical Services Manager, Jennie Goos, BSN, RN, along with Diabetes Education Coordinator, Cindy Horn, RN, will be honored with this prestigious award on May 7th in Des Moines as a kick-off to National… Read More

On Monday, April 3rd, 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

Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce the expansion of primary care services by signing two full-time physicians to join the established team of providers at Medical Associates. Dr. William Schmitt, D.O., and Dr. David Fahey, D.O. will begin practice at BCHC upon completion of their residency in August of 2018. “Successfully recruiting great… Read More

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Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to introduce a new electronic medical record (EMR) system on March 5, 2017.  Transitioning from Meditech to Epic, the number one medical record system in the country, will provide BCHC and its patients with many benefits.  Typically a resource unavailable to rural hospitals, BCHC has been working with UnityPoint… Read More