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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 will be one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the virus
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
When John was incarcerated it was 1995. It was before the internet really took off, before debit cards, social media, smartphones, and a global pandemic was not surging. A PHC Homeless Support Case Manager began working with him this summer to help navigate the new...
Running to Health: How a physician is cheering on her patients
Dr. Groos opens the door to the exam room. She smiles when she sees a refugee family that she has gotten to know and work with over these last few months. A few months ago, she noticed that the kids had gained weight due to changes in routine caused by COVID-19. She...
Moving forward after losing everything
On a cold February night this year, Sam* pulled his van into the PHC parking lot where it would remain parked for the next eight months. The air is cold, loss weighs heavy on his heart. His family and home are gone. He is living in a country where he doesn’t know much...
Stay Healthy During The Holidays
Thanksgiving is normally one of the busiest travel times of the year. Because of the pandemic, the CDC recommends that you limit your gathering to people that live in your household. While it may be tempting to gather with family after so much time apart, consider if...
Marketplace Open Enrollment Assistance
The open enrollment into health insurance plans for 2021 through the ACA Marketplace goes from November 1 through December 15. During this time, PHC will host enrollment assistance events in Des Moines, Marshalltown and Ames to help people navigate the confusing...
Blood Pressure in Diabetes
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for people with diabetes. Learn how to keep your blood pressure and blood sugar under control.
Why get the Flu shot? And answers to other common questions about the flu vaccine
Answers to common flu vaccine questions from pediatric care physician and medical director, Dr. Jason Kessler.
Vaccines: Not Just for Kids
It’s just as important for adults and seniors to get regular vaccines. Beyond annual flu shots, getting shingles, pneumonia and other vaccines is important.
Register to Vote: Make Your Voice Heard
Now is the time to update your voter registration, or register to vote before the 2020 election. Your voice matters on the local and national level. Before, November 3, it is important to make sure that you are ready to vote by registering, updating your registration,...
National Breastfeeding Month at Primary Health Care
Introducing some of the Certified Nurse Midwives and Lactation Consultants of Primary Health Care who are available to assist new mothers with breastfeeding.
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