Iowa Primary Care Association

12/22/2025

We need your input!

The Iowa PCA and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are strengthening mental health and substance use services and working to expand access in all Iowa communities! But, we can’t do that without your voice! Share your insights by completing the short, confidential survey on our website: https://www.iowapca.org/district-assessment

Your feedback will guide planning and improve services for communities across Iowa. Please respond by Jan. 9.

12/19/2025

Our team wore red earlier this week for HIV/AIDS Awareness Month! The goals of HIV/AIDS Awareness Month are to promote testing, educate the public about HIV/AIDS, combat stigma, and highlight advances made in treatment and research.

Early detection is key, so this December, talk to your provider about getting tested.

12/18/2025

The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that’s okay to talk about.

Nearly 57% of Americans say the season is stressful, and for those already facing behavioral health challenges, the feelings can feel overwhelming.

Across Iowa, our Behavioral Health Services team is helping connect Iowans to care, resources, and support—and they expect the need to increase during the holidays.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (December 12, 2025) — The holiday season is considered a joyous time of celebration and connection. Yet for some, it brings far more complex emotions.

12/16/2025

We’re proud to share that Jenn Furler, Iowa PCA’s Chief Transformation Officer, has been named one of Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of Iowa for 2025 🎉

This recognition highlights the leadership, dedication, and vision Jenn brings to our work every day—overseeing strategic initiatives to drive healthcare practice transformation and delivery across Iowa

👉 Read the full article here: https://thewomenweadmire.com/2025/11/the-top-50-women-leaders-of-iowa-for-2025/

12/15/2025

Finding behavioral health support or services can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone.

FREE help is available through Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111. When you call, you will be connected with a Behavioral Health System Navigator who will answer questions, explore options, reach out to providers for you, and help connect you to the resources you need.

No matter where you live in Iowa, support is just a call away.

12/12/2025

Make your voice heard this legislative session! 📣

Sign up for VoterVoice to easily connect with your elected officials — no phone calls required.

Get quick action alerts sent right to your phone and join a community of health advocates across Iowa.

Join a community of health advocates across Iowa and get ready to make your voice heard! Sign up now at votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/home.

12/10/2025

Ready for a rewarding career? We’re hiring dentists, dental hygienists, and oral health professionals to serve patients across Iowa’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

At Iowa’s FQHCs, you’ll make a real impact while enjoying excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Join us in making a difference, apply today!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Share this post and help connect them with this great opportunity!

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4iMGcNx

12/08/2025

Meet Kateryna Lahun — a dental assistant at Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa — recently featured in The Burlington Beacon Newspaper's “52 Faces” series!

Kateryna moved from Ukraine to Burlington with her husband a year ago. Despite immigration uncertainties, she is passionate about continuing her dental career in the U.S., having worked as a dentist in Ukraine.

Kateryna’s journey to Burlington is a story of resilience, hope, and community. We’re inspired by the dedication and resilience of team members like Kateryna, who bring talents and perspectives that enhance our Iowa communities.

Read the full feature here:

Photo by John Lovretta By William SmithBurlington BeaconKateryna Lahun

12/05/2025

Can you believe it's already been a month since the Iowa Community Health Conference? On the bright side, that means we're one month closer to next year's conference!

A huge thanks again to the incredible speakers, staff, and partners who helped bring this event to life, the conference wouldn't have been the same without each of your support and work.

Take a look back at some of the highlights from this year's conference and mark your calendar for October 13-15 for the 2026 Iowa Community Health Conference!

12/04/2025

Advocacy Alert 📣 Take action today!

We need your voice to protect access to care for millions of patients. We’re urging you to contact your elected officials to ensure community health centers (CHCs) are exempt from the 340B Rebate Pilot Program.

CHCs serve 34 million people nationwide, including 250,000 patients in Iowa in rural areas and other communities where access to healthcare is scarce. The federal 340B Rebate Pilot Program could significantly impact community health centers (CHCs) unless Congress acts to exempt them.

The pilot threatens to strip away critical funding from CHCs and cause real harm to the patients who depend on CHCs for affordable, high-quality care.

Join us in protecting access to care for millions of patients. Send a message quickly and easily through VoterVoice today!
https://www.votervoice.net/IOWAPCA/Campaigns/131938/Respond

12/02/2025

Our Behavioral Health Services team members are embedded in communities across the state, providing support for individuals facing mental health challenges or substance use concerns.

The team includes experts with diverse backgrounds in substance use treatment, mental health care, pediatric and geriatric behavioral health, prevention services, and more.

System navigation services are free and accessible to all Iowans, regardless of their insurance status

Learn more here:

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 1, 2025) — With the Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA) now serving as Iowa’s Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization, the organization’s statewide network of system navigation services is helping people facing mental-health concerns, substance-use...

11/27/2025

In the spirit of the holiday season, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’re thankful for.

Iowa’s community health centers—and their incredible teams —play a vital role in strengthening our healthcare system. We’re grateful for the dedication, compassion, and impact you bring to your communities every single day.

To our sponsors and partners—thank you for your support, your generosity, and your continued commitment.

Happy Thanksgiving!