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Take Control of Your Health: Understanding HIV and AIDS Awareness

by Callen Ubeda | Awareness, Programs and Services

December 1 is World AIDS Day. Raising awareness about HIV and AIDS is key to breaking stigma, encouraging testing, and ensuring access to care. At Primary Health Care, we’re...

Nathan Simpson Appointed CEO of PHC

by Marissa Conrad | Staff Spotlight

Nathan Simpson Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Primary Health Care, Inc.DES MOINES, Iowa - November 18, 2024 - The Board of Directors of Primary Health Care, Inc. is pleased...

Take Control of Your Diabetes: How to Manage Your Health

by Callen Ubeda | diabetes

Managing diabetes is essential to staying healthy. With regular check-ups and a few lifestyle changes, you can keep your diabetes under control and improve your overall...

Supporting New Mothers: Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges with Primary Health Care

by Callen Ubeda | Maternity, Midwifery & Women's Health

Breastfeeding is a natural and beneficial practice, but many new mothers encounter challenges such as difficulties with baby latching and concerns about milk supply. Studies...

Meet Our New Chief Medical Officer

by Marissa Conrad | Clinic Updates, Staff Spotlight

Please join us in welcoming our new Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Theran Adamson. Dr. Adamson comes to us from Mount Sinai Recovery in Georgia. He is board certified in Family...

Meet Your Dental Team at Primary Health Care: Who Does What?

by Callen Ubeda | Dental

Ever wondered who’s who behind the masks and instruments during your dental checkup? At Primary Health Care, with dental clinics in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown, we have...