Iowa Primary Care Association

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!

01/02/2026

Registration is open for Advanced De-Escalation Trainings! These free, in-person, three-day crisis training courses are designed to help non-law enforcement and non-EMS professionals identify and respond to behavioral health and substance use crises. Participants will practice communication and crisis response skills while learning strategies to support their own well-being in high-stress situations.

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
District 7: Iowa City

🗓️February 18-20, 2026
District 1: Sioux City

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

12/31/2025

Help us continually shape Iowa’s behavioral health system!

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.

12/30/2025

Support is just one call away. Wherever you are and whatever you’re facing, Your Life Iowa is here for you.

When looking for mental health or substance use support, call the Your Life Iowa team at 855-581-8111.

If you're feeling anxious, depressed or just not yourself, there’s no shame in getting help. After all, just like your physical health, it’s important to take care of your mental health.

Call (855) 581-8111
Text 8558958398
www.YourLifeIowa.org

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.