September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you’re a PHC patient, you can start a mental health conversation during any visit—medical or dental. If you need immediate help, call or...
Behavioral Health
Feeling Down? Your Mouth Might Be the Reason
Your Teeth and Your Mind: How Oral Health Affects Mental Health Taking care of your teeth doesn’t just help your smile—it can also help your mood and mental health. When your...
Mental Health Matters: A Look at Our Impact This Year
Keeping with the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, we know that emotional well-being isn’t just supported in the exam room—it’s also built through strong, caring...
Making It OK: Let’s Talk About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time when communities come together to remind everyone that discussing mental health is not only acceptable, it’s essential. At Primary...
Breaking the Stigma: Students Speak Out on Mental Health
PHC's Student Advisory Council took over Polk County Health Department's By The Numbers podcast to talk about teens and mental health. Watch both Part 1 and Part 2 here!By the...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover 5 Simple Stress-Busting Techniques You Can Start Today
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact stress has on our lives and learn effective ways to manage it. Stress affects everyone differently—what's...





