Meet a Provider: David Drustrup, PhD

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce a member of Primary Health Care’s behavioral health care team, David Drustrup, Ph.D. He is a behavioral health therapist and psychology resident. Drustrup joined PHC seven months ago, excited for...

Better Health Through Better Understanding

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Shedding light on these communities’ gaps, needs, and the systemic barriers they...

Medicaid Unwinding

Get Ready to Renew Now! In March 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily waived certain Medicaid requirements to prevent people with Medicaid from losing their health coverage during the pandemic. However, states will soon be required...

Family Planning Now Available in Ames

PHC Ames Medical Clinic now offers family planning services on a sliding fee scale including: Annual reproductive exams (all genders), Birth control & emergency contraception, Obstetrical and Gynecological Care, Pregnancy testing, Prenatal care, STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing and treatment, including HIV testing and treatment, and Title X Family Planning

Life After Incarceration During a Pandemic

In 1995, John* was incarcerated. This was before the widespread use of the internet, debit cards, social media, smartphones, and the current global pandemic. Navigating 2020 has been a challenge for everyone, but especially for individuals who have been released from...
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