Meet a Provider: Amy Epstein, ARNP, CNM
Get to know Amy Epstein, ARNP, CNM, one of our new providers here at Primary Health Care.
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 been a challenge for everyone, but especially for individuals who have been released from...Running to Health: How a physician is cheering on her patients
Dr. Groos opens the door to the exam room. She smiles when she sees a refugee family that she has gotten to know and work with over these last few months. A few months ago, she noticed that the kids had gained weight due to changes in routine caused by COVID-19. She...
Why get the Flu shot? And answers to other common questions about the flu vaccine
Answers to common flu vaccine questions from pediatric care physician and medical director, Dr. Jason Kessler.