Primary Health Care, Inc.
@phciowa.bsky.social
A non-profit community health center with clinics located in Des Moines, Ames, and Marshalltown.
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🩺 National Medical Assistants Week: October 20th - 24th 🩺
This week, we’re celebrating the backbone of our healthcare team—our incredible Medical Assistants! 🙌
Here’s to our amazing medical assistants—our everyday heroes! 🎉
This week, we’re celebrating the backbone of our healthcare team—our incredible Medical Assistants! 🙌
Here’s to our amazing medical assistants—our everyday heroes! 🎉
October 20, 2025 at 6:28 AM
🩺 National Medical Assistants Week: October 20th - 24th 🩺
This week, we’re celebrating the backbone of our healthcare team—our incredible Medical Assistants! 🙌
Here’s to our amazing medical assistants—our everyday heroes! 🎉
This week, we’re celebrating the backbone of our healthcare team—our incredible Medical Assistants! 🙌
Here’s to our amazing medical assistants—our everyday heroes! 🎉
Just over one week until our annual Fall Fundraiser — Together For Health!
Join us on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the stunning Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening celebrating community health: phciowa.org/donate/together-for-health
Join us on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the stunning Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening celebrating community health: phciowa.org/donate/together-for-health
October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just over one week until our annual Fall Fundraiser — Together For Health!
Join us on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the stunning Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening celebrating community health: phciowa.org/donate/together-for-health
Join us on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30–8:00 PM at the stunning Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening celebrating community health: phciowa.org/donate/together-for-health
If someone you love is struggling, know that your support can make a life-saving difference.
📞 Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
🌐 Visit Your Life Iowa at yourlifeiowa.org or call 855-581-8111 for free, confidential resources and support.
📞 Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
🌐 Visit Your Life Iowa at yourlifeiowa.org or call 855-581-8111 for free, confidential resources and support.
September 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
If someone you love is struggling, know that your support can make a life-saving difference.
📞 Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
🌐 Visit Your Life Iowa at yourlifeiowa.org or call 855-581-8111 for free, confidential resources and support.
📞 Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
🌐 Visit Your Life Iowa at yourlifeiowa.org or call 855-581-8111 for free, confidential resources and support.
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating our incredible employees! From our clinic staff to outreach teams, case managers to support staff—each of you plays a vital role in making high-quality, compassionate care possible for our patients & community.
Your hard work, heart, & dedication don’t go unnoticed.
Your hard work, heart, & dedication don’t go unnoticed.
September 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating our incredible employees! From our clinic staff to outreach teams, case managers to support staff—each of you plays a vital role in making high-quality, compassionate care possible for our patients & community.
Your hard work, heart, & dedication don’t go unnoticed.
Your hard work, heart, & dedication don’t go unnoticed.
All PHC locations will be closed on Monday, September 1!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
To view clinic locations and hours, visit www.phciowa.org/locations
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
To view clinic locations and hours, visit www.phciowa.org/locations
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
September 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
All PHC locations will be closed on Monday, September 1!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
To view clinic locations and hours, visit www.phciowa.org/locations
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
To view clinic locations and hours, visit www.phciowa.org/locations
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
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The Project will be closed on Monday, September 1!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
September 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The Project will be closed on Monday, September 1!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.
We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend!
Start the year strong by helping your student get ready in every way:
😴 Get back into a healthy sleep routine
🩺 Schedule their yearly physical
💉 Make sure they’re up to date on vaccines
The best part? You can take care of all of these at any of our Primary Health Care clinics: phciowa.org/locations
😴 Get back into a healthy sleep routine
🩺 Schedule their yearly physical
💉 Make sure they’re up to date on vaccines
The best part? You can take care of all of these at any of our Primary Health Care clinics: phciowa.org/locations
August 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Start the year strong by helping your student get ready in every way:
😴 Get back into a healthy sleep routine
🩺 Schedule their yearly physical
💉 Make sure they’re up to date on vaccines
The best part? You can take care of all of these at any of our Primary Health Care clinics: phciowa.org/locations
😴 Get back into a healthy sleep routine
🩺 Schedule their yearly physical
💉 Make sure they’re up to date on vaccines
The best part? You can take care of all of these at any of our Primary Health Care clinics: phciowa.org/locations
Your Health at Your Fingertips! 🩺☝
Managing your health just got easier with MyChart! This handy app lets you access your health information anytime, anywhere.
Already have MyChart? Save the login page to your favorites on your web browser: mychart.org/LoginSignup
Managing your health just got easier with MyChart! This handy app lets you access your health information anytime, anywhere.
Already have MyChart? Save the login page to your favorites on your web browser: mychart.org/LoginSignup
Get Started with the MyChart App: Your Health at Your Fingertips - PHC Iowa
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August 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Your Health at Your Fingertips! 🩺☝
Managing your health just got easier with MyChart! This handy app lets you access your health information anytime, anywhere.
Already have MyChart? Save the login page to your favorites on your web browser: mychart.org/LoginSignup
Managing your health just got easier with MyChart! This handy app lets you access your health information anytime, anywhere.
Already have MyChart? Save the login page to your favorites on your web browser: mychart.org/LoginSignup
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Meet Mindy Alexander, Case Manager! With 22 years in human services, a degree from Graceland, and a heart for advocacy, Mindy brings warmth, grit, and experience to her work every day. From Direct Support to Funeral Assistant, she’s done it all—and now she’s with us. We’re so lucky to have her!💙
June 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Meet Mindy Alexander, Case Manager! With 22 years in human services, a degree from Graceland, and a heart for advocacy, Mindy brings warmth, grit, and experience to her work every day. From Direct Support to Funeral Assistant, she’s done it all—and now she’s with us. We’re so lucky to have her!💙
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Meet Zar Aung, Case Manager! Originally from Myanmar, Zar brings empathy, purpose and a degree in Clinical Social Work from Grand View to her work. She’s passionate about supporting people living with HIV and hopes to become a licensed clinical social worker. We’re so lucky to have her on the team!💙
June 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Meet Zar Aung, Case Manager! Originally from Myanmar, Zar brings empathy, purpose and a degree in Clinical Social Work from Grand View to her work. She’s passionate about supporting people living with HIV and hopes to become a licensed clinical social worker. We’re so lucky to have her on the team!💙
🛑 Medicaid is under threat—and we need your voice now more than ever!
📣 You can help protect Medicaid by contacting your legislators today! It only takes a minute to make your voice heard. Visit: votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/home and urge your representatives to stand up for Iowa’s health care.
📣 You can help protect Medicaid by contacting your legislators today! It only takes a minute to make your voice heard. Visit: votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/home and urge your representatives to stand up for Iowa’s health care.
June 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🛑 Medicaid is under threat—and we need your voice now more than ever!
📣 You can help protect Medicaid by contacting your legislators today! It only takes a minute to make your voice heard. Visit: votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/home and urge your representatives to stand up for Iowa’s health care.
📣 You can help protect Medicaid by contacting your legislators today! It only takes a minute to make your voice heard. Visit: votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/home and urge your representatives to stand up for Iowa’s health care.
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🎉 Meet Shawn Kilby!
Shawn’s been with The Project for 3 years—starting in Case Management and now rocking it on our Prevention Team. With 12+ years in human services, a heart for helping, and two cats at home, we’re lucky to have him! 🐱💙 #TeamSpotlight
Shawn’s been with The Project for 3 years—starting in Case Management and now rocking it on our Prevention Team. With 12+ years in human services, a heart for helping, and two cats at home, we’re lucky to have him! 🐱💙 #TeamSpotlight
June 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎉 Meet Shawn Kilby!
Shawn’s been with The Project for 3 years—starting in Case Management and now rocking it on our Prevention Team. With 12+ years in human services, a heart for helping, and two cats at home, we’re lucky to have him! 🐱💙 #TeamSpotlight
Shawn’s been with The Project for 3 years—starting in Case Management and now rocking it on our Prevention Team. With 12+ years in human services, a heart for helping, and two cats at home, we’re lucky to have him! 🐱💙 #TeamSpotlight
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Meet Eddah Bunei! 💚
Originally from Kenya, Eddah has spent the last 13 years in the U.S. supporting refugees and now brings her passion for human services to PHC. We’re lucky to have her compassion and drive on our team!
Originally from Kenya, Eddah has spent the last 13 years in the U.S. supporting refugees and now brings her passion for human services to PHC. We’re lucky to have her compassion and drive on our team!
June 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Meet Eddah Bunei! 💚
Originally from Kenya, Eddah has spent the last 13 years in the U.S. supporting refugees and now brings her passion for human services to PHC. We’re lucky to have her compassion and drive on our team!
Originally from Kenya, Eddah has spent the last 13 years in the U.S. supporting refugees and now brings her passion for human services to PHC. We’re lucky to have her compassion and drive on our team!
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Meet Sky Hernandez!
Originally from Venezuela, Sky joined PHC in 2021 after a manager noticed her bilingual skills. Now she’s on her way to becoming an RN! When she’s not working or studying, she’s hanging with her cats Milo & Nox, reading, or drawing.
We’re proud to have her on the team!
Originally from Venezuela, Sky joined PHC in 2021 after a manager noticed her bilingual skills. Now she’s on her way to becoming an RN! When she’s not working or studying, she’s hanging with her cats Milo & Nox, reading, or drawing.
We’re proud to have her on the team!
June 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Meet Sky Hernandez!
Originally from Venezuela, Sky joined PHC in 2021 after a manager noticed her bilingual skills. Now she’s on her way to becoming an RN! When she’s not working or studying, she’s hanging with her cats Milo & Nox, reading, or drawing.
We’re proud to have her on the team!
Originally from Venezuela, Sky joined PHC in 2021 after a manager noticed her bilingual skills. Now she’s on her way to becoming an RN! When she’s not working or studying, she’s hanging with her cats Milo & Nox, reading, or drawing.
We’re proud to have her on the team!
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Meet Jaycee Schultes, one of our amazing Case Managers! With 15+ years in human services, Jaycee brings both professional expertise and personal heart to her work. She’s a proud grandma, a dog lover, and a true advocate for those she serves. 💙
June 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Meet Jaycee Schultes, one of our amazing Case Managers! With 15+ years in human services, Jaycee brings both professional expertise and personal heart to her work. She’s a proud grandma, a dog lover, and a true advocate for those she serves. 💙
We're hiring! Join our team and make a difference in your community. We're currently looking for passionate professionals to fill several roles—including Medical Assistants, Dentists, an Interpreter, and a Referral Coordinator.
Explore all our open positions and apply today: phciowa.org/careers
Explore all our open positions and apply today: phciowa.org/careers
June 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're hiring! Join our team and make a difference in your community. We're currently looking for passionate professionals to fill several roles—including Medical Assistants, Dentists, an Interpreter, and a Referral Coordinator.
Explore all our open positions and apply today: phciowa.org/careers
Explore all our open positions and apply today: phciowa.org/careers
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Join us for a night of glam, glitter, and good vibes at the Mr., Ms., & Mx. Pride Pageant — happening Saturday, May 31st from 5–8PM at The Garden! 💃🕺🏽✨
💉 Take care of your health — quick, easy, and confidential
Because nothing says fierce like taking care of yourself and your community. 💪💅
💉 Take care of your health — quick, easy, and confidential
Because nothing says fierce like taking care of yourself and your community. 💪💅
May 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Join us for a night of glam, glitter, and good vibes at the Mr., Ms., & Mx. Pride Pageant — happening Saturday, May 31st from 5–8PM at The Garden! 💃🕺🏽✨
💉 Take care of your health — quick, easy, and confidential
Because nothing says fierce like taking care of yourself and your community. 💪💅
💉 Take care of your health — quick, easy, and confidential
Because nothing says fierce like taking care of yourself and your community. 💪💅
Hepatitis C: You Could Have It and Not Know It
Most people living with hepatitis C don’t look or feel sick—which is why getting tested is the only way to know for sure.
phciowa.org/locations
Most people living with hepatitis C don’t look or feel sick—which is why getting tested is the only way to know for sure.
phciowa.org/locations
May 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Hepatitis C: You Could Have It and Not Know It
Most people living with hepatitis C don’t look or feel sick—which is why getting tested is the only way to know for sure.
phciowa.org/locations
Most people living with hepatitis C don’t look or feel sick—which is why getting tested is the only way to know for sure.
phciowa.org/locations
Did you know most people with hepatitis B or C don’t show any symptoms? The only way to know for sure is to get tested.
Early detection means early treatment & for hepatitis B, while there's no cure, treatment can help reduce the risk of severe complications like liver cancer.
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Early detection means early treatment & for hepatitis B, while there's no cure, treatment can help reduce the risk of severe complications like liver cancer.
phciowa.org/locations
May 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Did you know most people with hepatitis B or C don’t show any symptoms? The only way to know for sure is to get tested.
Early detection means early treatment & for hepatitis B, while there's no cure, treatment can help reduce the risk of severe complications like liver cancer.
phciowa.org/locations
Early detection means early treatment & for hepatitis B, while there's no cure, treatment can help reduce the risk of severe complications like liver cancer.
phciowa.org/locations
What is Hepatitis A? 🤔
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that typically causes a mild, short-term illness but it’s still important to protect yourself. The best defense? Vaccination!
You can get vaccinated through your PCP. Simply schedule an appointment — phciowa.org/locations
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that typically causes a mild, short-term illness but it’s still important to protect yourself. The best defense? Vaccination!
You can get vaccinated through your PCP. Simply schedule an appointment — phciowa.org/locations
May 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
What is Hepatitis A? 🤔
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that typically causes a mild, short-term illness but it’s still important to protect yourself. The best defense? Vaccination!
You can get vaccinated through your PCP. Simply schedule an appointment — phciowa.org/locations
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that typically causes a mild, short-term illness but it’s still important to protect yourself. The best defense? Vaccination!
You can get vaccinated through your PCP. Simply schedule an appointment — phciowa.org/locations
Iowa has confirmed its first case of measles in Central Iowa. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through coughing and sneezing & it can be serious, especially for those with weakened immune systems.
✅ Make sure you and your family are up to date on your MMR vaccinations.
✅ Make sure you and your family are up to date on your MMR vaccinations.
May 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Iowa has confirmed its first case of measles in Central Iowa. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through coughing and sneezing & it can be serious, especially for those with weakened immune systems.
✅ Make sure you and your family are up to date on your MMR vaccinations.
✅ Make sure you and your family are up to date on your MMR vaccinations.
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👀 Bestie, let’s spill some real tea...
HIV stigma? We’re not here for it. 💅
Because guess what? Knowing your status = self-care. Talking about HIV = maturity. Supporting your friends = iconic behavior.
💬 Talk about it.
📲 Get tested.
❤️ Support your besties.
🔗 phctheproject.org/free-testing
HIV stigma? We’re not here for it. 💅
Because guess what? Knowing your status = self-care. Talking about HIV = maturity. Supporting your friends = iconic behavior.
💬 Talk about it.
📲 Get tested.
❤️ Support your besties.
🔗 phctheproject.org/free-testing
April 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
👀 Bestie, let’s spill some real tea...
HIV stigma? We’re not here for it. 💅
Because guess what? Knowing your status = self-care. Talking about HIV = maturity. Supporting your friends = iconic behavior.
💬 Talk about it.
📲 Get tested.
❤️ Support your besties.
🔗 phctheproject.org/free-testing
HIV stigma? We’re not here for it. 💅
Because guess what? Knowing your status = self-care. Talking about HIV = maturity. Supporting your friends = iconic behavior.
💬 Talk about it.
📲 Get tested.
❤️ Support your besties.
🔗 phctheproject.org/free-testing
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We say LOL to the idea that someone with HIV can’t live a full, healthy life.
Newsflash: with treatment, people with HIV can’t transmit the virus.
That’s U=U, fam: Undetectable = Untransmittable. 🔥
So next time someone spreads stigma, just reply with:
“I support, not judge. ILY. ❤️”
Newsflash: with treatment, people with HIV can’t transmit the virus.
That’s U=U, fam: Undetectable = Untransmittable. 🔥
So next time someone spreads stigma, just reply with:
“I support, not judge. ILY. ❤️”
April 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We say LOL to the idea that someone with HIV can’t live a full, healthy life.
Newsflash: with treatment, people with HIV can’t transmit the virus.
That’s U=U, fam: Undetectable = Untransmittable. 🔥
So next time someone spreads stigma, just reply with:
“I support, not judge. ILY. ❤️”
Newsflash: with treatment, people with HIV can’t transmit the virus.
That’s U=U, fam: Undetectable = Untransmittable. 🔥
So next time someone spreads stigma, just reply with:
“I support, not judge. ILY. ❤️”
It's still STI Awareness Week!
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI at any given time, according to the CDC? You’re not alone, and there’s no shame in taking care of your health. Get tested, stay informed, and spread awareness—not STIs.
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI at any given time, according to the CDC? You’re not alone, and there’s no shame in taking care of your health. Get tested, stay informed, and spread awareness—not STIs.
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It's still STI Awareness Week!
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI at any given time, according to the CDC? You’re not alone, and there’s no shame in taking care of your health. Get tested, stay informed, and spread awareness—not STIs.
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI at any given time, according to the CDC? You’re not alone, and there’s no shame in taking care of your health. Get tested, stay informed, and spread awareness—not STIs.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
To Jennifer, Noemy, and all administrative professionals—thank you for everything you do. You are truly the glue that holds it all together.
To Jennifer, Noemy, and all administrative professionals—thank you for everything you do. You are truly the glue that holds it all together.
April 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
To Jennifer, Noemy, and all administrative professionals—thank you for everything you do. You are truly the glue that holds it all together.
To Jennifer, Noemy, and all administrative professionals—thank you for everything you do. You are truly the glue that holds it all together.