Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the expansion of local cardiology services with the addition of Ryan Hollenbeck, MD, FACC, FSCAI, and Hillary Behn, ARNP, from Mercy Cedar Rapids to the BCHC Cardiology Specialty Clinic. Dr. Hollenbeck and Hillary Behn, ARNP, will see patients at the BCHC Cardiology Specialty Clinic on the… Read More

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the availability of new lactation services designed to provide breastfeeding education, guidance and encouragement to families close to home. Offered through BCHC’s Therapy Department, certified lactation counselors, Jaden Wilson, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC and Emily Engel, OTR/L, CLC are available to support families throughout their breastfeeding journey…. Read More

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is preparing to launch the Buchanan County Nurse Honor Guard in early 2027, creating a meaningful way to recognize and honor nurses who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. The Buchanan County Nurse Honor Guard will provide a dignified tribute honoring nurses at the end of their lives,… Read More

The Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary proudly recognized its 2025 scholarship recipients during its annual scholarship presentation held June 4 at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence. Each year, the BCHC Auxiliary awards $1,200 scholarships to graduating seniors from the East Buchanan, Independence, and Jesup school districts, as well as to nontraditional and current college… Read More

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future?  Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers?  Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? “Welcome to Medicare” is for you!  This one-hour seminar, followed by a Q&A session will be… Read More

Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle McBride to Director of Marketing and Public Relations Michelle joined BCHC in 2014, where she has served as Public Relations Manager, coordinating marketing and public relations initiatives, community engagement, and internal and external communications and events. She has also provided valuable support to… Read More

On January 1st, the Buchanan County Health Center Board of Trustees welcomed newly appointed member, Cindy Horn, to the volunteer leadership board.  The BCHC Board of Trustees provide direction and counsel to the leaders of BCHC. “Cindy is a strong addition to the Buchanan County Health Center Board of Trustees,” said Board Chairman Rob Robinson…. Read More

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Natalie Oakes as its new Process Improvement Manager. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Natalie most recently spent more than 10 years with the Iowa Donor Network, first as a Recovery Specialist and later as a Partner Relations Coordinator. In these roles, she built… Read More

Theresa Mueller, receptionist at BCHC Family Medicine – Jesup, 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 process conducted by… Read More

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Latwesen, ARNP, to its team of medical providers. Amy will serve as an inpatient hospitalist alongside Jennifer Torgerson, ARNP, and will also provide memory and palliative care services. Amy brings over 13 years of experience as a critical care nurse, including ICU… Read More