Men: Take Care of Your Teeth to Protect Your Heart Taking care of your teeth and gums does more than give you a nice smile. It can also help keep your heart healthy. How Are Your...
Men: Ignoring Your Teeth Could Be Hurting Your Heart
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Programs and Services
PHC helps launch Polk County’s Blueprint to End Homelessness
Primary Health Care (PHC) is proud to help lead a new countywide effort to reduce and eventually end homelessness in our community. On May 6, 2025, Homeward Iowa and local...
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...
When Should My Kid Get Vaccines? A Simple Guide for Parents
Wondering when your child needs shots? This easy guide breaks it down by age—so you don’t have to stress about missing anything.
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...