About Us
Executive Leadership
Board of Directors
Mission, Vision, Values
About PHC
Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Learn more about federally qualified health centers here.
Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education.
PHC employs 75 physicians, dentists, pharmacists, advanced practice clinicians, dental hygienists, and licensed social workers. PHC has 420 employees. In 2023, PHC clinics and programs served 39,393 patients over 131,837 encounters.
Serving Patients, Strengthening the Community
We have proudly served Central Iowa for more than 30 years, In that time, we’ve added new locations, expanded our services, upgraded technology, and increased our medical and support staff – all in an effort to provide everyone with a better patient experience and to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Executive Leadership
Nathan Simpson, MHA
Chief Executive Officer
Julie Raasch, RN, MHA
Chief Operating Officer
Theran Adamson, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Elizabeth Frantum, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Stephany Balow, MHA
Chief Administrative Officer
Jenny Brown, MSHRM
Chief Human Resources Officer
Bery Engebretsen, MD
Chief Visionary
Kelly Huntsman, MHA
Chief Strategy Officer
Mission
Primary Health Care, Inc. is a team of caring professionals providing health care and supportive services to all people to improve their quality of life.
ICARE Values
INTEGRITY
COMPASSION
ACCESS
RESPECT
EXCELLENCE
Vision
INNOVATING to meet ever changing health challenges
INVESTING in compassionate, caring, and talented teams
WELCOMING patients and clients to a safe and inclusive environment
ENGAGING our patients in holistic care so they may flourish!
Board of Directors
Erin Baldwin
Ben Bellus
Vice Chair
Scott Clair
Chair
Karin Derry
Past Chair
Denise Essman
Sergio Hernandez
Kelly Hannan
Alicia Huguelet
Ted Johnson
Treasurer
Roger Lacoy
Secretary
