Primary Health Care | Community Health Center in Des Moines, Ames & Marshalltown, Iowa

Ames

Ames Clinic

Des Moines

B. Engebretsen Clinics (South)

East Side Clinic

PHC at Mercy

University Ave. Campus

West Side Clinic

Marshalltown

Marshalltown Clinic

Dental

Behavioral Health

Family Practice

Homeless Support

Medication Assisted Treatment

Midwifery & Maternal Health

Pediatrics

Women’s Health

Centralized Intake

The Project

Together for Health 2025 - Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Together for Health 2025 and helped raised nearly $40,000 to expand access to care for individuals and families across central Iowa.

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Need help finding food?

Local pantries, community fridges, and meal programs available across Central Iowa.

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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Early detection saves lives. Learn how a simple diabetes screening at PHC can help prevent serious health problems before they start.

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Make Care Your Career

Bring your passion for helping others to PHC. Explore current openings and learn about benefits that support your life—PTO, 401(k) match, and more.

Primary Health Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Welcome to PHC

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Ask if your visit can be completed using telehealth. You will be able to talk to your healthcare provider face to face, via your phone or tablet. Some visits are best in person but many can be done using telehealth.