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Medicare Open Enrollment Period, October 15-December 7

BVRMC | September 22nd, 2023

Every year between October 15 and December 7, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage. The Part D and…read more

BVRMC Donors Helping in Eye Emergencies

Amber Chrischilles | September 11th, 2023

The Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation recently purchased equipment for Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s ER Department to help doctors easily measure patients’ eye pressure. The iCare IC200 Tonometer is…read more

BVRMC Welcomes Dr. Ken Chapman

BVRMC | September 8th, 2023

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the newest addition to our health care team, Dr. Ken Chapman. Dr. Chapman is now seeing patients at UnityPoint Clinic Family…read more

Buena Vista County High School Interns Gain Experience at BVRMC

Amber Chrischilles | August 15th, 2023

Ten high school students in Buena Vista County learned more about the health care field while gaining hands on experience through a summer internship program at Buena Vista Regional Medical…read more

BVRMC Patient Receives New Knees with Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics™ System

Amber Chrischilles | July 28th, 2023

Why have one total knee surgery when you can have two? After dealing with pain and discomfort for years, Rex Rimmer from Schaller decided that it was time to have…read more

New Manikins Provide Further Education for Trauma Trainings

Amber Chrischilles | July 18th, 2023

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center recently acquired new resources for training sessions, including moulage manikins, a manikin with realistic-looking wounds. These resources will provide a greater learning opportunity for individuals…read more

New Art Featured at BVRMC

Amber Chrischilles | June 27th, 2023

Aziliz Kazelle Storm Lake, Iowa Biography My name is Aziliz, and I’m 14 years old. I just finished 8th grade, and I’m looking forward to starting high school next year,…read more

BVRMC Oncology & Infusion Center Donates Sunscreen to Area Pools

Amber Chrischilles | June 22nd, 2023

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

BVRMC Thanks Donors at Life Saver Reception

Amber Chrischilles | May 19th, 2023

The Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation held a Life Saver Reception May 15 to thank donors and demonstrate the life-saving equipment purchased through the Foundation’s annual Life Saver Campaign last…read more

Get a Colonoscopy for Yourself, Your Family and Your Friends

Amber Chrischilles | March 6th, 2023

After a colonoscopy revealed a tumor about the size of a golf ball in his colon, Alex Kazos from Storm Lake was thankful he didn’t put off getting a colonoscopy…read more

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