Primary Health Care
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Media Contact
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Callen Ubeda
Marketing Manager
Primary Health Care, Inc.
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Care and Support in One Place
Primary Health Care has served central Iowa since 1981. PHC brings medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, HIV care, and supportive services together in one connected system.
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. Flexible payment options are available for patients who qualify.
38,382
Patients served
129,757
Patient and program encounters
75
Licensed clinicians
367
Employees
Data shown for calendar year 2025.
PHC in the News
Recent Media Coverage
See recent stories and interviews featuring Primary Health Care, our staff, services, and community partnerships.
WHO 13 News
Polk County lawmaker Dr. Megan Srinivas takes top medical role at Primary Health Care
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KCCI News
Iowa lawmaker Megan Srinivas appointed chief medical officer at Primary Health Care
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Business Record
A Closer Look with Nathan Simpson
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Des Moines Register
What’s in the New Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness in Polk County
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KCCI
Polk County Unveils Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness
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KCCI News
Polk County Organizations Share Efforts to Help Families Experiencing Homelessness
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Media Guidelines
Interviews, Photography and Filming
PHC welcomes opportunities to help the public better understand health care, community health, and the services we provide.
Contact PHC Marketing First
All interview, photography, recording, and filming requests must be coordinated through PHC Marketing before visiting a PHC location.
Protect Patient Privacy
Patients may not be interviewed, photographed, filmed, or recorded without prior approval and a completed PHC authorization form.
Arrange Staff Interviews
PHC Marketing will help identify the appropriate spokesperson or subject-matter expert and coordinate scheduling.
Plan Location Access
Photography and filming inside a PHC clinic require advance approval so we can protect privacy, reduce disruptions, and maintain patient care.
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Media Resources
Resources for Journalists
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About Primary Health Care
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Media Archive
Browse previous news stories, interviews, and media coverage featuring Primary Health Care.
2026
2025
2024
- The Project at PHC Commemorates World AIDS Day
- Press Release - Nathan Simpson Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Primary Health Care, Inc.
- Variety, The Children's Charity Awards PHC Grant Funding for Autism Testing
- Press Release - PHC CEO Kelly Huntsman Announces Retirement
- Marshalltown Times Republican - PHC Celebrates Nurses Week
- Des Moines Register - PHC's Homeless Support Team & Point in Time Count
Earlier Coverage
- Primary Health Care's Maternal Health Program (November 27, 2023)
- Primary Health Care Awarded $2 Million Federal Maternal Health Grant (September 11, 2023)
- Primary Health Care Featured in NBC News on Addiction Treatment (December 2022)
- Primary Health Care Receives $50,000 Grant from Aetna (2022)
- Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners (May 19, 2022)
- Primary Health Care Opens New Clinic in Marshalltown (February 13, 2019)
- Primary Health Care Selected for Pediatric Learning Collaborative (June 10, 2021)
- Telligen Recognizes Primary Health Care as a Statewide Champion for Pandemic Response (April 29, 2021)
- Primary Health Care Opens Dental Clinic in Ames (May 21, 2021)
- Primary Health Care Announces New Ames Dental Clinic (February 4, 2021)
- Primary Health Care Receives $250,000 Grant from Delta Dental Foundation of Iowa (December 21, 2020)
- Primary Health Care's Addiction Treatment Recognized for Effectiveness (August 19, 2019)
- East Side Wellness Center Named in Honor of Senator Tom Harkin (June 27, 2019)
- Primary Health Care Receives National Recognition from CMS (April 17, 2019)
Public Information
Media and Digital Use Policy
Information published on the Primary Health Care website and social media channels is provided for general education and organizational communication. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
PHC may share news, health education, event information, photographs, videos, and other digital content. Patient information or images are only shared when the appropriate authorization has been obtained.
PHC content may not be altered or presented in a way that is misleading or implies endorsement. Organizations or media outlets seeking permission to reproduce PHC materials should contact PHC Marketing.
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Do not post personal health information on PHC social media pages. PHC may remove comments that include private information, threats, discrimination, spam, unrelated advertising, or other inappropriate content.
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