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...
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Programs and Services
Meet a Provider: David Drustrup, PhD
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...
Family Planning Now Available in Ames
PHC Ames Medical Clinic now offers family planning services on a sliding fee scale including: Annual reproductive exams (all genders), Birth control & emergency contraception, Obstetrical and Gynecological Care, Pregnancy testing, Prenatal care, STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing and treatment, including HIV testing and treatment, and Title X Family Planning
Life After Incarceration During a Pandemic
In 1995, John* was incarcerated. This was before the widespread use of the internet, debit cards, social media, smartphones, and the current global pandemic. Navigating 2020 has...
Introducing Dr. Jennifer Groos, Pediatrician
Introducing Jennifer Groos, MD, FAAP: Experienced Pediatrician at BEC MedicalJennifer Groos, MD, FAAP, is a highly skilled and board-certified pediatrician with over 16 years of...
COVID-19 Dental Updates
Good news! Our dental clinics are now accepting appointments. Here are some changes we’ve made to ensure your safety.