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
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BVRMC Donors Helping in Eye Emergencies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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