All posts by Amber Chrischilles

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Buena Vista Regional Medical Center’s Sarah Thompson, Director of Medical/Surgical/ICU, has been awarded a 2023 Great Iowa Nurses Award. Seventy-seven nurses from throughout Iowa have been recognized as 2023…read more

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership…read more

Marilyn Tamm-Schmitt Fonda, Iowa Biography Fonda photographer, Marilyn Tamm-Schmitt, has a passion for nature photography stemming from her childhood love of all natural beauty. During her over 30 year career…read more