Suicide Prevention Month: Use Your PHC Visit to Start the Conversation

Suicide Prevention Month: Use Your PHC Visit to Start the Conversation

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you’re a PHC patient, you can start a mental health conversation during any visit—medical or dental. If you need immediate help, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. Why bring this up at your medical or dental...
Feeling Down? Your Mouth Might Be the Reason

Feeling Down? Your Mouth Might Be the Reason

Your Teeth and Your Mind: How Oral Health Affects Mental Health Taking care of your teeth doesn’t just help your smile—it can also help your mood and mental health. When your mouth feels good, you’re more likely to feel good, too. The Connection Between Mouth and Mind...
Big Teeth, Big Responsibility: Helping Kids Care for Their New Permanent Teeth

Big Teeth, Big Responsibility: Helping Kids Care for Their New Permanent Teeth

When kids start getting their permanent teeth, it’s more than just a milestone—it’s a chance to build habits that boost their health and confidence. From fresh breath to fewer cavities, good oral hygiene pays off right now in ways your child will notice every day. Here’s how to help them take care of their new smile.

Improving Patient Referrals: PHC and Iowa Community HUB Wrap Up National Design Sprint

Improving Patient Referrals: PHC and Iowa Community HUB Wrap Up National Design Sprint

Primary Health Care (PHC) and the Iowa Community HUB recently wrapped up a national Design Sprint with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), focused on improving referrals for osteoarthritis care. Over five months, the team explored ways to streamline provider workflows and connect patients with community-based resources—culminating in a national presentation of their work in Bethesda, Maryland.

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