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Respiratory Clinic
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, PHC will be opening a drive-through Respiratory Clinic. The clinic will be open Monday through Friday, and will be staffed from 8:00am to 5:00pm. It is intended for those that are experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath....
Advocate for Community Health Centers
Community health centers like Primary Health Care play a critical role in the healthcare system, particularly as we face this public health emergency. Without community health centers, the hospital system would be overwhelmed, putting an even larger life-threatening strain on the healthcare system.
COVID-19 Advocacy for Community Health Centers Call Script
Hi. My name is [Insert Name] and I live in [Insert Town]. I am calling on behalf of Primary Health Care because we need you to pass long-term funding for community health centers. Community health centers are on the front lines of addressing the coronavirus pandemic...
COVID-19 Update for HIV/STD Prevention Testing and PrEP from the Project of Primary Health Care
Following the guidelines of the Iowa Department of Public Health, HIV/STD Prevention services at The Project of Primary Health Care will be modified.
A letter to our patients – COVID-19
We take the health of our patients and staff seriously. Read on for more information about what we are doing at PHC to treat and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What you need to know?
COVID-19 is a new virus, and we know that everyone has a lot of questions. We compiled some answers to common questions here and if you have any questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus) call 2-1-1 before calling your provider.
Who should get screened for colon cancer?
All men and women over the age of fifty should be screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. There are some instances when people should start getting screened earlier including. If you are experiencing pain, blood or other irregularities when passing bowel...
Five Heart Healthy Foods
Have you ever heard the phrase “You are what you eat”? It is true that the food we eat fuels our body, and there is a lot that you can do to protect yourself from heart disease. Below we have included five easy swaps you can try to have a healthy heart. Brown rice...
Stephanie Carr Named President of Midwest Clinicians Network
Stephanie Carr has been named as the president of the Midwest Clinicians Network for 2020. Carr is a registered nurse and currently serves as the Training Director of Primary Health Care, a non-profit community health center with locations in Des Moines, Ames...
Human Trafficking and Health Care
Human trafficking is a very real issue in Central Iowa. Last year, local documentary filmmaker, Vanessa McNeal released Gridshock interviewing survivors of human trafficking right here in our own community. There is no turning a blind eye to the problem that exists....
You can prevent cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but it is estimated that in 2019 around 4,250 women died from cervical cancer. There are a few easy ways that you can protect yourself from cervical cancer. Get screened. There are two screening tests that can...
Community Matters: 2019 Year End Update
Note from the CEO, Kelly Huntsman Primary Health Care CEO Kelly Huntsman As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting with gratitude, on my years of leading PHC. In the last 30 years, we have grown to serve more than 38,000 central Iowans each year. In...
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