Learn More About PHC’s Homeless Support Services
Primary Health Care’s Homeless Support Services (HSS) is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. To learn more about HSS, we asked PHC’s Homeless Support Program Manager, Jorie Hidri, a variety of questions that expand on the...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