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Meet Nicole Schleif Sinn, PHC’s New Development Manager
We are pleased to welcome Nicole Schleif Sinn, CFRE, to PHC as our new Development Manager! Nicole is an accomplished fundraising professional with over a decade of experience...
Mental Health Matters: A Look at Our Impact This Year
Keeping with the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, we know that emotional well-being isn’t just supported in the exam room—it’s also built through strong, caring...
When Should My Kid Get Vaccines? A Simple Guide for Parents
Wondering when your child needs shots? This easy guide breaks it down by age—so you don’t have to stress about missing anything.
Making It OK: Let’s Talk About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time when communities come together to remind everyone that discussing mental health is not only acceptable, it’s essential. At Primary...
Breaking the Stigma: Students Speak Out on Mental Health
PHC's Student Advisory Council took over Polk County Health Department's By The Numbers podcast to talk about teens and mental health. Watch both Part 1 and Part 2 here!By the...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover 5 Simple Stress-Busting Techniques You Can Start Today
​April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact stress has on our lives and learn effective ways to manage it. Stress affects everyone differently—what's...