We will be holding vaccination clinics at the BCHC Oelwein Pharmacy this week! Click the links below to sign-up for an appointment. The BCHC Oelwein Pharmacy is located at 2405 Rock Island Road in Oelwein. If you have questions please call 319-283-1664. Pfizer Clinic – Tuesday Mar 30th – https://hipaa.jotform.com/210851980690157 Pfizer Clinic – Wednesday Mar… Read More

(Independence, IA) – Buchanan County Public Health (BCPH) is collaborating with Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC), Regional Family Health Winthrop, MercyOne Family Health, and local pharmacies to change the way the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed in Buchanan County. Beginning the week of March 22, a community-based clinic will be held each week. At this… Read More

On March 18th, Steve Slessor of Buchanan County Health Center announced his upcoming departure from the organization after serving as its Chief Executive Officer for the past seven years.  In early June, Slessor will embark on a new opportunity to serve the communities of Winneshiek County as the Chief Administrative Officer of Winneshiek Medical Center… Read More

(Independence, IA) – Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) has installed a new sinus navigation system that Dr. David Congdon, MD, MPH, ENT/Plastics physician for Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, will utilize on functional endoscopic sinus cases or sinus surgery. This new system will help bring more advanced sinus technology to BCHC patients in the Independence area… Read More

(Independence, IA) – Four of Buchanan County Health Center’s (BCHC) nurses recently earned a spot on this year’s 100 Great Iowa Nurses list. Outstanding nurses who have made a meaningful impact on their patients, colleagues, and the nursing profession are honored through the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program. Nancy Brewer, RN; Linda Burrage, RN; Jordan… Read More