Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce the upcoming addition of Stephanie McMillan, DO, to its team of trusted primary care providers at Medical Associates of BCHC. Dr. McMillan is expected to begin her practice in the fall of 2027 upon completion of her residency. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Stephanie into… Read More

Community members are invited to join the Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at Buchanan County Health Center on Thursday, May 8th from 1-3pm.  Located inside BCHC’s Medical Office Building in Independence, all are welcome to come and learn about this new outpatient program at BCHC for aging adults. Kristie Putz RN, Program… Read More

Dan McElroy, LISW, a mental health counselor at Buchanan County Health Center, was recently recognized with the BCHC Sunshine Award for Extraordinary Staff. Modeled after The DAISY Award, the Sunshine Award celebrates employees who exemplify the BCHC mission and are known for their compassion, care, and dedication to others. Selected through a nomination and evaluation… Read More

Buchanan County Health Center has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. The new Senior Life Solutions program is located in Buchanan County Health Center at 1600 1st St. E, Independence, IA 50644. Senior Life Solutions provides outpatient… Read More

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The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialty Clinic at Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to welcome Devin Smith, MD from UnityPoint Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Dr. Smith completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is board certified by the American… Read More

Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to welcome Stephanie Mercado, CMA to the role of Office Manager at BCHC Family Medicine – Oelwein. Stephanie comes to BCHC with over 20 years of experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and specialty clinics.  She began her career in healthcare as a domestic violence and sexual assault victim… Read More

The Cardiology Specialty Clinic at Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to welcome Skye Warren, ARNP to its rotation of cardiology specialists from Cedar Valley Cardiology. Warren earned her nurse practitioner license from Allen College in 2019, and is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Warren, along with three fellow cardiology providers… Read More

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On Tuesday, September 10th from 6:30-7:30pm, BCHC memory loss and palliative care specialist, Joni Henderson, ARNP will provide a free seminar in the Community Room of the Independence Public Library as a continuation of the BCHC Spotlight Series. During this free seminar, attendees will learn about normal age-related memory changes, symptoms that may indicate dementia… Read More