BVRMC

02/04/2026

World Cancer Day is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer. Today, we honor those we’ve lost, support those living with cancer and raise awareness about prevention, early detection and the power of compassionate care.

Our Oncology team is honored to care for patients with compassion, strength and support every step of the way. Every story matters, and together, we can make a difference. 💜

World Cancer Day

02/04/2026

Join us on Thursday for a short presentation, “What Your Library Offers," with Elizabeth Huff, Storm Lake Public Library Director.

02/03/2026

This Friday, join us in raising awareness about women's heart health by wearing red! ❤

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year? Let's work together to make heart health a priority. 🫀

01/31/2026

Saving lives does not stop when the shift ends. 🚑

For more than 35 years, BVRMC advanced emergency medical technician Dave Patton has been a dedicated blood donor, recently reaching an incredible 15-gallon milestone with LifeServe Blood Center.

During National Blood Donor Month, Patton hopes his story encourages others to donate and help save lives in our communities.

Read more ❤ https://www.bvrmc.org/saving-lives-off-the-clock-bvrmc-ambulance-employee-reaches-15-gallon-blood-donor-milestone/

01/29/2026

We’re proud to be recognized with the 2026 Large Business Excellence Award by the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation 🎉

This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to our community and the people we serve. Thank you for being part of it!

01/23/2026

Thank you for entrusting BVRMC with your care.

01/23/2026

Thank you to Buena Vista University for donating comfort bags to patients at BVRMC’s Oncology & Infusion Center! As part of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service project, BVU students assembled bags filled with tea, lip balm, adult coloring books and more to help bring comfort to patients during their treatment.

01/20/2026

A great local program built to help people with Parkinson’s stay strong, confident and moving. Contact the Fitness & Health Center for more information.

01/19/2026

Join our team!

As a full-time wound care registered nurse, you'll coordinate acute and rehabilitative care for patients with wounds, ulcers and ostomies. Shifts are Monday through Friday. Benefits package includes IPERS, PTO, health/vision, dental and more.

Apply today at https://www.bvrmc.org/careers/

Careers Are you ready to join our team? Would you like to work in a health system with modern facilities, technology and equipment? We are a regional health care provider located in the heart of Northwest Iowa. With nearly 400 staff members, the health system is one of the largest employers in the c...

01/15/2026

Through generous donations 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.

Having local testing allows the care team to better manage the testing process, reduce delays, and guide patient care more quickly, supporting BVRMC’s ongoing work to deliver high-quality care close to home.

Read more🔬 https://www.bvrmc.org/bvrmc-foundation-funds-new-analyzer-for-faster-tb-test-results/

01/09/2026

The Buena Vista Regional Healthcare Foundation and the BVRMC Auxiliary is now taking scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each scholarship is $1,000 and funded entirely from donations.

Apply today! Rules and applications can be found at

Scholarship Opportunities BVRMC Auxiliary Health Care & Nursing Scholarships (High School Seniors, Child of BVRMC Employee, and BVRMC Employees. All Fields of Health Care.) BVRMC Foundation Nursing Scholarships (Anyone in the Field of Nursing.)

01/07/2026

BVRMC announces the most popular baby names chosen by families in 2025, reflecting a mix of familiar favorites and creative spelling variations.

Among baby girls born at BVRMC in 2025, Eliany/Ailany ranked as the most popular name. Other frequently chosen girl names included Madison/Maddison, Lety/Lettie, and Rorie/Rori, highlighting a trend toward personalized spellings.

For baby boys, Mateo/Matteo led the list of popular names for the second consecutive year. Additional popular choices included Kayden/Kaiden and Liam/Lyam, each reflecting parents’ creativity with spelling while honoring well-loved names.

The name Angel appeared as a popular choice for both girls and boys in 2025.

“It’s always exciting to see the names families choose for their babies,” said Jeanette Todd, BVRMC Director of Obstetrics. “We continue to see parents add their own unique touch to traditional names through spelling, while still selecting names that feel familiar and meaningful.”

The 2025 baby name trends reflect the individuality and diversity of families throughout the BVRMC community.