PHC’s School-Based Health Clinics

Birth Control & Family Planning

We understand the importance of family planning. Our expert healthcare providers offer confidential consultations and a variety of birth control options to suit your individual needs.

Well Child Visits

We provide comprehensive well child visits to monitor your child’s growth and development. Our team focuses on preventive care to promote a healthy lifestyle from an early age.

Integrated Behavioral Health

We believe that mental health is an essential part of overall wellness. Our integrated behavioral health services provide support and guidance for mental health concerns in a compassionate and understanding environment.

Health Benefits Specialists

Our dedicated health benefits specialists are here to guide you through the insurance enrollment process. They can also help determine a sliding fee scale based on your income and family size through our financial assistance program.

Getting a Physical

Physicals aren’t just for athletes!

• Plan for the appointment to last from 30 to 60 minutes (including registration, waiting room time, exam).
• If you are due for an immunization required to attend school, you can choose to receive it.

Your healthcare provider may ask these questions to make sure they have an accurate picture of your health and advise you on behaviors that could improve your health:

• Do you have allergies to any foods or medicines?
• What medications are you currently taking?
• Do you have stress, anxiety, depression or other brain health issues you want to talk about?
• Do you drink alcohol or use drugs?
• Do you smoke or vape tobacco, or other substances?

The provider’s nurse will:

• Measure your height and weight.
• Take your vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and/or pain level if there for an injury or other ailment.
• Ask general questions about your health.

Find required immunizations, by age and grade on this webpage managed by Iowa’s Department of Education.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Students can call PHC at (515) 248-1500 to schedule an appointment. The receptionist will ask you a few questions as well as the reason for your visit. If you have insurance, be prepared to share information from your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, you can still schedule an appointment. A conversation may start something like this,

“Hello, my name is Janedoe Student and I’m calling to schedule an appointment for a physical at PHC’s Super Duper High School Clinic.”

From there, the receptionist will ask your name, address, phone number and birth date. If you have insurance, they will ask for your policy or group number, sometimes also called a member ID. If you do not have insurance, you can still schedule your appointment. A PHC health benefits specialist can meet with you or your parent/guardian to help with enrolling in eligible programs (sliding fee scale, Medicaid or others). 

Do I need to be a US citizen to receive care?

No. PHC sees all people regardless of immigration status, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity or religion. Any person is welcome, whether they have insurance or not.