by Amber Chrischilles | Jan 27, 2026 | News
For Dave Patton, BVRMC advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT), saving lives does not stop when he leaves the hospital. For more than 35 years, Patton has been a dedicated blood donor, most recently reaching a 15-gallon blood donor milestone with LifeServe Blood...
by Amber Chrischilles | Jan 7, 2026 | News
Through generous donations made to the Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation, BVRMC has acquired a new tuberculosis (TB) testing analyzer that allows testing to be performed in-house, providing faster and more accurate results for patients. Previously, TB tests...
by Amber Chrischilles | Dec 23, 2025 | News
Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting BVRMC’s AWARE fund, holiday gifts were provided to patients fighting cancer this winter. Items in this year’s gift include a gas gift card, a grocery gift card and a snack box filled with holiday treats. “We are incredibly...
by Amber Chrischilles | Nov 18, 2025 | News
November is recognized as Lung Cancer and Lung Disease Awareness Month, and Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is encouraging everyone to take steps toward stronger lungs through early detection and ongoing care. The lungs play an essential role in keeping the body...
by Amber Chrischilles | Oct 14, 2025 | News
Kathy Tollenaere Kathy Tollenaere, of Fairfield, Iowa, is married with two grown children and six grandchildren. She was born and raised “on the farm” in Northern (north-central) Iowa near Clear Lake and Mason City, and was privileged to stay home while her children...
by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | News
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its recognition as one of 386 Cleanest Hospitals in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. BVRMC is one of only 12 hospitals in Iowa who were recognized with a 5-star cleanliness rating. “At BVRMC, we...
