Join PHC’s School-Based Health Clinics     Student Advisory Council Attention Des Moines Public Schools 10th – 12th grade students! Are you passionate about advocating for better healthcare? Do you want to have a voice in making sure your school-based...
Meet one of Primary Health Care’s dedicated Lead Clinicians and Nurse Practitioners, Erin Hernandez, ARNP. In addition to providing care for patients, Hernandez supervises the clinicians at PHC’s East Side Clinic, ensuring high quality care and patient satisfaction....
Primary Health Care is excited to attend various Back to School Fairs in the Des Moines Public School District. We will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters to help ensure the safety of students, family members, and staff for the 2023-2024 school year....
Meet Primary Health Care co-medical director, Whitney Ceretti, PA-C. Ceretti is a primary care provider and has been with PHC for four years. She practices in Ames. In addition to primary care, diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) is a particular area of interest to her,...
Primary Health Care’s Homeless Support Services (HSS) is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. To learn more about HSS, we asked PHC’s Homeless Support Program Manager, Jorie Hidri, a variety of questions that expand on the...
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce a member of Primary Health Care’s behavioral health care team, David Drustrup, Ph.D. He is a behavioral health therapist and psychology resident. Drustrup joined PHC seven months ago, excited for...
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