All posts by Amber Chrischilles

BVRMC Patient Stresses the Importance of Mammograms

Amber Chrischilles | October 19th, 2022

Carleen Launderville has been battling breast cancer for nearly 20 years. Her message to everyone: schedule your mammograms. “I have three daughters, and they all are on the schedule to…read more

New Art Featured at BVRMC

Amber Chrischilles | October 6th, 2022

Annette Anspach Fonda, Iowa Biography & Artist Statement I have a loving and caring husband, two great kids and an awesome granddaughter. I have had many hobbies throughout the years….read more

Annual BVRMC A.W.A.R.E. 5K Event Celebrated 15 Years!

Amber Chrischilles | September 19th, 2022

The 15th annual BVRMC A.W.A.R.E. 5K Walk/Run Event and Kid’s Fun Run was held Saturday, September 17. There were over 450 registrations and over $20,000.00 was collected in support of…read more

BVRMC Patient Fighting Cancer Stays Strong through Community Support

Amber Chrischilles | August 24th, 2022

Chantel Stuart is a wife, mom of three and small business owner. Stuart is also a BVRMC patient fighting cancer. She feels comforted in her fight knowing she is supported…read more

First Twins Born Support the Future of BVRMC Babies

Amber Chrischilles | August 18th, 2022

Carolyn Kaye and Evelyn Raye Ensley were the first twins born at Buena Vista County Hospital on September 24, 1951. Recently, Carolyn Kaye (Ensley) Hauschen donated to the Buena Vista…read more

New Art Featured at BVRMC

Amber Chrischilles | July 12th, 2022

Haley McAndrews Denison, Iowa BIOGRAPHY Haley McAndrews, a multi-disciplined artist from central Iowa, was born in South Carolina. She was introduced to Adobe Photoshop as a teenager, and much of…read more

BVRMC Oncology & Infusion Center Helps Community Stay Safe in the Sun

Amber Chrischilles | July 11th, 2022

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Oncology & Infusion Center donated gallons of sunscreen to area schools to promote staying safe in the sun during summer activities. Sunscreen was provided to…read more

Storm Lake High School Interns Gain Experience at BVRMC

Amber Chrischilles | July 8th, 2022

Students from Storm Lake High School are learning more about the health care field while gaining hands on experience through an internship program with Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. The…read more

BVRMC Celebrates 20 Years of Patient Care at Hope Harbor

Amber Chrischilles | June 15th, 2022

  This June, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center celebrates the 20-year anniversary of Hope Harbor, a 10-bed geriatric behavioral health unit. BVRMC Hope Harbor specializes in the medical management of…read more

Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Receives Comfortable Care Close to Home

Amber Chrischilles | May 31st, 2022

Betty Movall from Newell, a patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 45 years, has enjoyed exceptional care close to home at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Oncology & Infusion Center throughout…read more