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News and updatesNeighborhood Face Mask Giveaway
In celebration of National Health Center Week, PHC is hosting a cloth face mask giveaway to help protect our community and neighbors from COVID-19. Community members are encouraged to stop by the PHC parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up a free face mask from...
Kris Glaser Joins PHC as New CFO
Join us in welcoming Kris Glaser to PHC as our new Chief Financial Officer.
Introducing Dr. Jennifer Groos
Introducing Dr. Jennifer GroosMeet Jennifer Groos, MD, FAAP a pediatrician and one of our providers at BEC MEdical. Dr. Groos is a board-certified pediatrician with 16 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine...
Respiratory Clinic Update
PHC Respiratory Clinic: Responding to COVID 19In March, PHC staff sprang into action to respond to COVID-19 and create the PHC Respiratory clinic located to the south of the Bery Engebretsen Clinic. Since, July 1, the PHC Drive Through Respiratory Clinic has...
Healthcare for the Homeless Donation Drive-Through
August 10 is Healthcare for the Homeless Day. The Homeless Support Services Team is holding a donation-drive-through to collect toiletries and essential items for people experiencing homelessness. On Monday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the east parking lot,...
Cool for the Summer
Cool for the Summer What you need to know about heat-related illnesses. Stay cool, hydrated, and sun safe. Spending too much time in hot weather can make you sick. - Most heat-related illnesses happens after being out in the hot weather too long. The body cools itself...
Erica Carrick Promoted to Executive Director of Operations and Integration
Erica Carrick Promoted to Executive Director of Operations and Integration Erica Carrick has been promoted at Primary Health Care to Executive Director of Operations and Integration. In her new role, she will lead efforts to build a system of integration among our...
Nathan Simpson promoted to Chief Operations Officer
Nathan Simpson promoted to Chief Operations Officer Nathan Simpson has been promoted at Primary Health Care to Chief Operations Officer. “Nathan is a pragmatic, forward-thinking, and strategic leader who exemplifies PHC values,” said Kelly Huntsman, CEO of PHC. “He...
COVID-19 Dental Updates
Good news! Our dental clinics are now accepting appointments. Here are some changes we’ve made to ensure your safety.
Movement for Change
A Message from Sandy Hansen (Board President) and Kelly Huntsman (CEO)We acknowledge the pain and hurt that so many of us, our patients, and others in our community are feeling right now. We see in our work every day the racial disparities in health and wealth in our...
June is Men’s Health Month
Throughout June, Men’s Health Month focuses on improving the lifestyles of men. While there are several approaches to improving overall health, an increase awareness of the leading health concerns men face is the main goal. It’s important to encourage the men in our...
Virtual Visits at PHC
Primary Health Care is now offering some of our patients the option to do virtual visits with their health care providers instead of coming into the clinic.
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