Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Andrew Rikkers, DO, to its General Surgery Clinic and Outpatient Surgery Department. Dr. Rikkers brings over 20 years of surgical experience to BCHC, practicing with Cedar Valley Medical Specialists. He earned his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas… Read More

On June 5th, the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary proudly held its annual scholarship presentation at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence. Each year, the BCHC Auxiliary awards $1,200 scholarships to graduating seniors from East Buchanan, Independence, and Jesup school districts, as well as to nontraditional and current college students pursuing careers in human healthcare… Read More

Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of its team members through recent internal promotions and to welcome several new leaders to the organization. Promotions: Tracy Wilson, BSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A – Promoted to Director of Nursing and Professional Development Erin Pattison, LPN – Promoted to Office Manager of Medical… Read More

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