Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Description

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 Values
Creating a Culture of Excellence through Standards of Behavior

Appearance

Attitude

Communication

OwnershipAccountability

Respect

Our Pillar Goals
Quality

Service

People

Finance

Growth

History

Our History
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center History
Through the years we have helped generation after generation reach better health Our organization has been striving to serve the needs of our region since we were established We here at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center are loyal to our community and will continue to strive for excellence in healthcare

Being part of the community has been an important goal throughout the years and with your help and loyalty we can continue to provide health services that you can depend on

Thru the Years with Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

1945
George G Schaller makes a gift of 100000 to build a hospital in Storm Lake

1951
March 14 1951 the first patient is admitted to the new Buena Vista County Hospital Patient Gayle Wheat is transferred from the Porath Hospital along with eight other patients and four babies throughout the same day

1952
The BVCH Auxiliary is formed to promote and advance the welfare of the hospital through service and fundraising

1953
In the World of Medicine
APGAR Scoring used on newborns

1954
In the World of Medicine
Polio vaccine is successful

1957
In the World of Medicine
Ultrasound scanning of pregnant women

1959
In the World of Medicine
Pampers diapers are invented

1960
A 448000 bond is approved to increase the capacity of the hospital to 88 beds and expand special service areas

1963
The new West Wing host its Open House A new clinical laboratory surgical facilities and new patient rooms for 31 patients are added

1967
In the World of Medicine
First successful human heart transplant

1967 In the World of Medicine
The CAT scan is developed

1968
A coffee shop gift shop and waiting room are added

1973
In the World of Medicine
DNA cloning is invented birth of genetic engineering

1981
A 4 million remodeling project is completed adding 33600 sq feet to the facility

1982
In the World of Medicine
First implantation of the Jarvik Artificial Heart

1988
A 16bed inpatient Chemical Dependency Unit for Adolescents is installed on the third floor

1989
Maternal and Newborn Case Management is formalized including postpartum home visits and support services

1990
BVCH purchases the North Campus to house VISTA Addiction and Recovery services

1990
The hosptial expands into health and wellness activities with the purchase of the Fitness amp Health Center

1991
The Adolescent Chemical Dependency unit is closed and the space is converted to outpatient services

1994
A Renal Dialysis Unit is added to the growing menu of specialty services

1995
In the World of Medicine
Patent issued for unique blood substitute

1997
Trustees break ground for project 2000 which includes construction of a new specialty clinic radiology surgery and endoscopy facilities

1997
The new Specialty Clinic is joined by an enclosed walkway to BV Clinic

1998
The new outpatient clinic opens including Oncology infusion rooms and stateoftheart lab and xray equipment

1999
Three new operating rooms a recover room and equipment sterilizing area are completed The radiology area includes new ultrasound and mammography suites patient and family waiting areas and new storage area for xray films

2000
Building plans are initiated which would include the construction of The Center for Women an expanded rehabilitation service area remodeled admitting emergency and lab services and a connecting walkway between the hospital and clinic buildings

2001
BVCH officially becomes Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

2004
Construction is completed on the expansion and remodeling project in patient care areas Third floor remodeling for administrative offices is completed and remodeling of the cafeteria began shortly after

Renal Dialysis is sold to Renal Ventures of Storm Lake