Why BVRMC

67,802

Outpatient Visits

1,304

Admissions

3,286

Surgical Procedures

358

Births

About BVRMC

BVRMC is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in Storm Lake, Iowa. We have been an essential part of our community, providing care to patients since 1951. BVRMC is proud to employ over 400 individuals from 47 different communities.

“We have a patient population here that is fun and diverse. And especially during the pandemic, my extra hospital training really fit in. I think I was meant to be a doctor in Storm Lake. I have a very strong feeling of purpose here.”

Learn more about why Dr. Kyle Glienke, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Physician at UnityPoint Family Medicine—Buena Vista and BVRMC, chose to practice in Storm Lake, Iowa.

“You’re not just a number here. From the minute you are greeted at the door, they make you feel comfortable.”

Our Services

BVRMC offers 80+ inpatient and outpatient services, 20+ specialty clinics, 50+ specialists and 10+ primary care physicians to help make local health care accessible.

Inpatient & Outpatient

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Diabetes Education
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Emergency Room
  • First Embrace Obstetrics
  • Fitness & Health Center
  • Geriatric Behavioral Health
  • Laboratory
  • Oncology & Infusion Therapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Rehabilitation Services: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Aquatic
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Surgical Services: Endoscopy, General, Orthopedics

Specialty Clinic

  • Cardiology
  • Child Health
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Neurology
  • OB/GYN
  • Oncology
  • Orthopedic
  • Psychiatry
  • Urology
  • Vascular & Intervention
Dr. Garrett Feddersen using the otoscope to look into a child's ear.

Our Mission

To improve the health of the people and the communities we serve.

Our Vision

BVRMC will be the best place for patients to receive care, the best place for employees to work, and the best place for physicians to provide care.

Our Community

Storm Lake is an excellent place to live and work. Discover your forever home here in Midwest Iowa.

Hispanic dancers twirling colorful skirts in a park in Storm Lake

Diversity

Storm Lake is one of the most diverse towns in Iowa, providing a community where cultures are not only represented but are celebrated.

Sailboats lined up along the shore of Storm Lake

Activities

As the fourth largest glacier lake in Iowa, Storm Lake's 3,200-acre lake provides endless entertainment throughout the year.

Buena Vista University navy victory bell

Education

Home to Buena Vista University and Iowa Central Community College, Storm Lake also provides public and parochial schools for students K-12.