Iowa Primary Care Association

01/21/2026

Last week we hosted the first of several Advanced De-Escalation Trainings, led by SolutionPoint +, LLC. The three days of crisis training was a success thanks to our knowledgeable presenters and engaged attendees!

Additional trainings are planned throughout the year. View all sessions here: https://www.iowapca.org/behavioral-health-provider-trainings

Upcoming trainings:
🗓️ February 18-20
📍 Sioux City

🗓️ March 16-18
📍 Algona

01/20/2026

Community health centers across the country rely on "contract pharmacies" — local pharmacies that help patients fill 340B‑discounted prescriptions close to home. Many neighboring states have already passed laws to safeguard these vital partnerships, and Iowans deserve the same protections.

Access to 340B contract pharmacies means Iowans can choose the pharmacy that works best for them, support rural and local pharmacies, and keep affordable medications within reach.

Iowa legislators have the power to protect that choice. Sign up for VoterVoice to advocate for 340B today at VoterVoice.net/IOWAPCA/home.

01/18/2026

Over the past three years, the number of Iowa youth experiencing behavioral health conditions has doubled—from 20% to nearly 40%.

Through an initiative with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, the Iowa PCA is working with Classroom Clinic and Hazel Health to bring school-based, virtual mental health services to students across the state.

Learn more:

Iowa PCA works with Iowa HHS to support telehealth options that support the mental health needs of youth and their families through investments in services offered by Classroom Clinic and Hazel Health.

01/16/2026

The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows patients of CHCs and other covered entities to receive affordable, life-saving prescription drugs. We're advocating to protect this vital program and the Iowans who rely on it.

The 340B program strengthens local care, lowers costs, and improves health outcomes across our state — and Iowa legislators have the power to ensure it stays that way.

Join us in advocating for 340B by signing up for VoterVoice today at VoterVoice.net/IOWAPCA/home.

01/15/2026

Our most recent VoterVoice alert—urging elected officials to exempt community health centers from the 340B Rebate Pilot Program—had our highest engagement to date! 🎉

Thank you to every advocate who raised their voice. Because of your efforts, 2,666 messages were sent by 178 new advocates and 427 returning advocates.

We’re energized by this momentum and look forward to carrying it throughout 2026.

If you haven’t signed up for VoterVoice alerts yet, now is the time! Your advocacy is important to our work and each message truly makes a difference. https://www.votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/home

01/13/2026

Siouxland Community Health Center's Annual Legislative Breakfast was a success last week! Thank you to all the legislators who attended—we appreciate your time and support of Iowa’s community health centers.

01/12/2026

Happy National Pharmacist Day! 💊🎉

Did you know many of Iowa’s community health centers offer affordable, same-day, in-house pharmacy services? This unique benefit allows patients to leave their appointments with medications in hand, supporting better outcomes and healthier Iowans.

Thank you, pharmacists, for the essential care you provide every day!

01/09/2026

Yesterday we hit the slopes for our Winter Social — at the Iowa PCA Après Ski Social Club!

We had "snow" much fun spending quality time together, enjoying some friendly trivia, and showing off fun outfits that brought the après-ski theme to life.⛷️❄️

01/08/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to complete the survey!

The Iowa PCA and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are working to strengthen mental health and substance use services—and expand access across Iowa. We need your input to help guide this work.

Take a few minutes to complete our short, confidential survey: https://www.iowapca.org/district-assessment

Your feedback helps guide planning and improve behavioral health services for Iowans statewide. Don’t miss the chance to share your perspective—complete the survey by tomorrow, January 9.

01/07/2026

Exciting news for the Waterloo area — Peoples Community Health Clinic is now offering mammography services! 🎉 Congratulations to the entire Peoples team, this is addition that makes important care more convenient for your community.

Exciting news at Peoples Clinic today! We have officially started mammography services, making it easier for our patients to get their mammograms done right here at the clinic.

01/06/2026

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

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.

Upcoming trainings:
🗓️ January 12-14, 2026
Iowa City

🗓️ February 18-20, 2026
Sioux City

Registration for the January 12-14 training in Iowa City closes this Thursday, January 8 at 3PM. Register today!

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

01/05/2026

Help us shape the future of behavioral health in Iowa! The Iowa PCA and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are working to strengthen mental health and substance use services—and expand access for communities across the state. But, we can’t do that without your voice!

Share your insights by completing our short, confidential survey: https://www.iowapca.org/district-assessment

Your feedback helps guide planning and improve behavioral health services for Iowans statewide. The survey will close on Friday, January 9. Take the survey today!