Iowa Primary Care Association

03/20/2026

Iowa’s community health centers (CHCs) are making care more accessible to meet local needs.

From expanded hours that fit busy schedules to improved pharmacy access and mobile clinics, CHCs are using innovative approaches to break down barriers to care.

Learn more here: https://issuu.com/iowapca/docs/2025_impact_report/12

03/18/2026

System Navigators connect Iowans with services and advocate on their behalf. The team acts as a bridge to support when it’s needed most.

A parent, child, and elderly mother were seeking shelter and connected with our System Navigation team. The family was initially turned away from their local shelter due to not meeting residency requirements. A System Navigator stepped in and clarified that the family had already lived in the area for several months—a vital step that helped secure their spot at the shelter. Once the family’s shelter was confirmed, the System Navigator arranged transportation for them the following day.

By taking the time to understand and explain the situation, the System Navigator ensured that the family stayed together. If you or a loved one find yourself in a similar situation, please call Your Life Iowa at (515) 581-8111 and ask for a System Navigator.

03/16/2026

Members of the Iowa PCA team hosted a table and presented at the Iowa State Association of Counties Spring Conference last week! It was a great opportunity to connect with county supervisors and share more about System Navigation.

03/13/2026

Thank you, Rep. Randy Feenstra, for meeting with Crescent Community Health Center to discuss the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. We appreciate your time and your continued support of Iowa’s community health centers!

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra met with local business leaders at the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, where he pitched his campaign for Iowa’s top political seat.

03/13/2026

Last week, members of the Iowa PCA team and staff from community health centers participated in our inaugural New Leader Introductory Training, led by BecomeMore Group.

The training focused on developing leadership skills such as coaching team members, setting expectations, and other leadership behaviors. Participants shared that the training boosted their confidence and gave them actionable tools.

We’re excited to see how these new skills will strengthen teams at our organization and at Iowa’s community health centers. Thank you to everyone who participated! 👏

03/12/2026

There are limited seats still available for our March Advanced De-Escalation Training! Register today for the free, three-day training course focused on developing skills to identify and respond to behavioral health and substance use crises.

Last chance to register! Registration closes tomorrow (March 13) at 12:00 p.m. Don't miss out on this training, register today!

Learn more and register here: https://www.iowapca.org/behavioral-health-provider-trainings

Registration is open for our March Advanced De-Escalation Training! This free, in-person, three-day crisis training course led by SolutionPoint +, LLC will equip non-law enforcement and non-EMS professionals with the skills to identify and respond to behavioral health and substance use crises.

Register today to secure your spot! Space is limited to 20 participants per session due to high statewide demand. Priority is given to those providing direct care to individuals and families in crisis.

More trainings are available across the state. View all sessions here: https://www.iowapca.org/behavioral-health-provider-trainings

03/11/2026

Thank you, Representative Smith and Representative Gearhart, for visiting Crescent Community Health Center last week! We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about the important work happening at Crescent and for your continued support of Iowa’s community health centers.

03/09/2026

Kyle Briese, Chief Financial & Analytics Officer at the Iowa PCA, and Tom Bowman, CEO of Community Health Care, Inc., were recently interviewed by WQAD about the Iowa PCA's recent $523,750 AIM-AHEAD grant award from the National Institutes of Health.

The project will support development of a “fairness-aware” artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) model designed for Iowa’s community health centers—helping care teams more quickly identify and support patients with medically complex, high-risk conditions and ultimately improve health outcomes.

Watch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/K32K50Yqwk1

Read more about the grant here: https://ow.ly/5Hzw50Yqwk2

The National Institute of Health awarded the Iowa Primary Care Association more than $523,000 for the AI program. Leaders say it will help doctors and patients.

03/06/2026

Our Technology Collaborative sessions bring team members from Iowa's community health centers and the Iowa PCA together to share knowledge and develop skills to meet the ever-changing needs of healthcare. We gathered last week for our February Technology Collaborative session, focused on artificial intelligence.

Thank you to all who attended, it was a great day of connecting, learning, and collaborating!

03/04/2026

Registration is open for our March Advanced De-Escalation Training! This free, in-person, three-day crisis training course led by SolutionPoint +, LLC will equip non-law enforcement and non-EMS professionals with the skills to identify and respond to behavioral health and substance use crises.

Register today to secure your spot! Space is limited to 20 participants per session due to high statewide demand. Priority is given to those providing direct care to individuals and families in crisis.

More trainings are available across the state. View all sessions here: https://www.iowapca.org/behavioral-health-provider-trainings

03/02/2026

Since we launched statewide System Navigation services, we’ve seen countless examples of Iowans being connected to care.

One recent example: an Iowan being discharged from out of state and needed immediate support. While one system navigator coordinated with the individual’s social worker, others across the district called shelters until a placement was found.

This teamwork is possible thanks to our strong network of system navigators and their commitment to helping Iowans access care—no matter where they live or their insurance status.
Support is just one call away. Call Your Life Iowa at (515) 581-8111 and ask for a System Navigator.

02/26/2026

We're hiring! Our team is expanding to support Iowa's community health centers and Iowa's Behavioral Health Service System.

Apply today to make a difference in the following open roles:
• Accounting Specialist
• Senior Training and Technical Assistance Lead
• Systems Analyst
• Quality and Value-Based Care Consultant
• Behavioral Health System Navigators

At the Iowa PCA, we offer a hybrid work model and a collaborative team environment where your contributions truly make an impact.

Join our team, apply today! iowapca.org/hiring