Buchanan County Health Center

1. When can I get my blood pressure checked?
Our department performs blood pressure checks every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the Buchanan County Health Center. No appointment is necessary. Blood pressure checks are also performed at the Independence Senior Center on the second Monday of the even months (February, April, etc.) at 10:30a.m.
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2. Where do I go for a HIV or Sexually Transmitted Disease Test?
Black Hawk County Health Department http://www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/PubHealth/health.htm or 319-291-2413.
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3. Where do I go if I need a doctor and do not have health insurance or I am underinsured?
People's Community Health Clinic in Waterloo accepts patients, charging according to income. Call 319-272-4300. Located at 905 Franklin St. Waterloo, Iowa.
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4. I just moved here and I need help finding a physician.
Buchanan County offers the following choices for physicians (not to be construed as a recommendation for any of these clinics):

Fairbank Medical Clinic, Fairbank, Iowa: 319-635-2110
Covenant Clinic, Jesup, Iowa: 319-827-3000
Medical Associates of Independence, Independence, Iowa: 319-334-2541
Winthrop Medical Clinic, Winthrop, Iowa: 319-935-3343

Additionally, numerous specialists hold clinics at the Buchanan County Health Center.
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5. What agencies serve Buchanan County in Medicare-certified home care?
See map
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6. I am looking for a nursing home in Buchanan County for my parent.
Buchanan County offers the following choices for extended care:

Independent Living
Oak View Active Retirement Community, Independence, Iowa: 319-332-0940

Assisted Living
Prairie Hills Assisted Living, Independence, Iowa: 319-334-2000
Parkview Assisted Living, Fairbank, Iowa: 319-635-2585

Medicare Skilled Care
Buchanan County Health Center, Independence, Iowa: 319-332-0999
West Village Care Center, Independence, Iowa: 319-334-6039

Nursing Homes
Buchanan County Health Center, Long Term Care Unit, Independence, Iowa: 319-332-0915
East Towne Care Center, Independence, Iowa: 319-334-7015
West Village Care Center, Independence, Iowa: 319-334-6039

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7. I need assistance locating in-home services, nursing home, assisted living, or independent living choices for my elderly parent and want to discuss additional options.
Contact Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging Case Management Project. http://www.hvaaa.org/ or 1-800-779-8707.
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8. How can I obtain my child's immunization record?
If your child received immunizations at the Buchanan County Health Center (formerly People's Memorial Hospital) please contact us. We will need the following:

Name
Birthdate
Parent Name
Where the record should be sent, i.e. address, fax, or e-mail.
Your name and a phone number where you can be contacted in case record location is a problem.

Call 319-332-0860 and leave the following information on the answering maching if not during normal business hours or e-mail us at publichealth@bchealth.info
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9. Where can I obtain a free pregnancy test?
Birthright in Independence at 209 2nd Ave. NE. Call 319-334-2956.
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10. Where can I find Medical Equipment such as a commmode, walker, etc?
Medical equipment information can be found in the Yellow Pages under "Medical Equipment" or by contacting the Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-779-8707.
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11. Where are the nearest tobacco cessation classes?
Call the Iowa Quit Line at 1-866-822-6879.
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12. How do I let someone know I want to donate an organ?
Iowa Donor Network: http://www.iowadonornetwork.org
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13. Who do I call regarding well testing, rats, bats, rabies, or poor food handling techniques?
The Sanitation/Environmental Health Section of the Buchanan County Health Department is located at the Buchanan County Courthouse in Independence. Phone 319-334-2873 or e-mail efitzgerald@co.buchanan.ia.us. Additional information can be found at http://www.idph.state.ia.us/.
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14. When are flu shot clinics and what do I need to bring?
Flu shots are offered each fall. Contact the Buchanan County Health Center at 319-332-0999 to discover dates and times. Cost to be determined. Medicare will be billed. Bring your Medicare and any other health insurance cards. No prescription is necessary. Wear short sleeves! "A shot today keeps the flu "bug" away!"
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