Health Care Services and Medical Assistance

Healthy Iowans living in healthy communities.

Staff members in the Bureau of HIV, STI, and Hepatitis work to reduce the impact of preventable and treatable infectious diseases.  Programs and services include:

• Supporting free testing for HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis at local health departments and community-based organizations
• Supporting free vaccinations for adults for hepatitis A and B at local health departments and community-based organizations
• Supporting case management and supportive services for low-income Iowans living with HIV
• Providing Iowans with access to supplies, equipment, and/or medications that prevent, treat, or cure these infections
• Monitoring data and trends on the populations that are most impacted by HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis
• Identifying and addressing the social, political, and environmental determinants that place people and some populations at higher risk of acquiring these infections
• Preventing and responding to outbreaks associated with these infections
• Working with community members on plans to eliminate the transmission of HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis in Iowa.

Provides information on cancer, staying healthy, treatment & support (transportation/lodging) & more. Helps with questions about health insurance.

Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

Provides guidance and resources to assist those who want to quit smoking.

• Quitline Iowa (or call 800-QUIT-NOW)
• Resource Request Form
• Provider Resources (Google Drive Folder)
• My Life My Quit
• Quitlogix Education
• American Lung Association Education & Training

Amerigroup Transportation Request: Call Logisticare at 1-844-544-1389

Explore your treatment options and learn how you can contribute to cancer research.

Iowa Cancer Resource Guide

A Free Clinic’s of Iowa Clinic located at UnityPoint Health Grinnell Public Health (Light Center). Patient’s who are underinsured or non-insured are able to see a Healthcare provider for free. Clinics are the first 3 Thursdays of each Month. Open by appointment only on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 2pm-4pm and on the 2nd Thursdays from 6pm-8pm for individuals 18 years and older, walk-ins welcome on the 2nd Thursday.

• Dementia Friendly Iowa promotes change and education in communities to create a more welcoming, safe, and respectful space for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Gambling, substance misuse, employee assistance services, case management, professional development, & education/communication to youth, adults, & families. EFR provides prevention education in schools. Substance abuse and overdose education (narcan). 

24/7 Help Line: 515-244-6090 or 800-327-4692

Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Help starts here.

Free Clinics of Iowa is a statewide network of volunteer-supported clinics that helps individuals and families access free or low-cost healthcare services. Depending on the clinic location, services may include care for general illnesses and minor injuries, physicals, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, chronic disease management, prescription assistance, mental health services, dental care, and other basic health services. Free Clinics of Iowa currently supports more than 30 member clinics across Iowa and helps connect people with a clinic based on location, hours, and available services.

There is a Free Clinics of Iowa Clinic called- Community Care Clinic located at Public Health in Grinnell, Iowa. This clinic is open by appointment on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2pm-4pm. Please call 641-236-2385 option 2 for more information or to schedule and appointment.

HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing and Vaccines Near You

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• HPV IQ Website
• Iowa Immunizes
• "Remembering Lisa" Video
• 2024 Immunization Data and Fact Sheet (Iowa HHS)
• HPV Immunizations (Iowa HHS)
• "Kris's Message for Providers About HPV Vaccination" Video (Iowa HHS)
• HPV Vaccine: Why Iowans Need this Cancer-Prevention Vaccine (Iowa Immunizes)
• The Iowa Cancer Plan
• National HPV Vaccination Round Table

The Iowa Cancer Consortium is Iowa’s statewide comprehensive cancer coalition. As a leader in cancer control, the Iowa Cancer Consortium offers the state’s cancer stakeholders access to resources, expertise, and non-competitive collaboration across traditional boundaries for a bigger impact in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and quality of life.

Grant opportunities are available on the website.

• Cancer Screening and Early Detection Toolkit
• Free & Virtual Support Programs
• Radon Iowa
• Resource List

CHPcommunity is a local nonprofit organization managing the Iowa Community HUB that is made up of a network of partners coming together to support evidence-based health promotion programs and services in Iowa.

Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of Iowans.

Medicaid, public health

• Work­ing Togeth­er to Trans­form Lives Through the Gift of Organ & Tis­sue Donation

Provides Comprehensive health coverage at low or no cost to Iowans between the ages 19-24. Eligibility is based on household income. An IA Medicaid program.

Our Approach to Iowa Health Insurance

As one of the newest and premier Iowa health insurance companies, Iowa Total Care exists to add value to and improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate, and coordinated care. Our approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.

• Providing comprehensive resources for dedicated support.
• Initial and ongoing education through orientations, office visits, training, and updates.
• A dedicated claims team to ensure prompt payment for providers.
• Timely, informative reports to assist with patient outreach.
• Minimal referral requirements and limited prior authorizations.
• A dedicated provider relations team with resources available in person or by phone.
• The ability to check member eligibility, authorization, and claims status online.
• Information about our benefits and services for patients and in-office educational displays.

Foster Care Assistance

• One-time benefit (up to $100) to support foster care members.
• Provides members' needs not covered by Iowa Total Care or community resources.
• Helps support your community, self-esteem, and your current foster home setting.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

You may be able to get no-cost rides to your non-emergency doctor visits, even a monthly bus pass. If family or friends drive you to an appointment, you may be able to get help paying for gas. You may also qualify for reimbursement of meals and lodging. 

Scheduling Rides

Rides must be set up at least 2 working days before an appointment. At times, urgent trips can be made with less than a 2-day notice. Access2Care may check with your doctor to make sure the appointment is urgent. Rides can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance of an appointment. You can schedule rides up to 90 days in advance for certain types of appointments. These include dialysis, chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

To schedule a ride, you can call Access2Care at 1-877-271-4819.

To schedule using the mobile app:

1. Visit the Google PlayExternal Link or Apple App StoreExternal Link on your smartphone. There, you can download the Access2Care app.
2. Once you download it, click Register in the app.
3. Enter your member ID, date of birth, home address, email address, and phone number.
4. You are now ready to schedule rides.

Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend, family member or a stranger in your community!

On With Life began as the dream of eight families - a dedicated, passionate group of survivors and their families, faced with the challenge of rebuilding lives shattered by brain injury. Their dedication resulted in a post-acute program focused on the unique and complex needs of brain injury survivors. Since then, On With Life has expanded from a post-acute inpatient program in a single location to seven programs across multiple campuses, serving thousands of individuals a year.                                                                                

• Conditions
  • Brain Injury
  • Stroke
  • Concussion
  • Parkinson’s
  • Complex Neurological
  • Spinal Cord Injury
•   Programs + Services                                                                             
  • Post-Acute Inpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Long-Term Skilled Care
  • Residential Neuro Rehabilitation
  • Neuropsychological Services
  • Day Programming and Respite Services
  • Telehealth
  • Independent Living
  • Family Housing

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services, including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. Accepts Medicaid.

QuickVisit Urgent Care in Grinnell provides care for children and adults, including urgent care, primary care, preventive care, occupational health, and behavioral health services. Services include treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries, X-rays and lab testing, physicals, wellness visits, chronic disease management, workers’ compensation care, and virtual mental health support. Behavioral and Mental Health support also include: ADHD, anxiety, behavioral issues, Bipolar Disorder, general counseling, depression, grief counseling, individual & family, marriage & relationship, medication management, OCD, stress management.

Walk-ins are accepted for urgent care, while some services may require an appointment. 

The Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) is a federally funded office of the Iowa Department of Human Services and is charged with supporting the resettlement of refugees in Iowa. BRS works with a network of resettlement agencies (RA) across Iowa who do the bulk of the direct resettlement work with refugees.

The Ribbons of Hope Program, which provides free cancer screenings for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

Ribbons of Hope offers free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings. These screenings help detect health concerns early - when treatment is most effective - and connect participants to the care and support they need.

Who May Qualify

• Ages 21–64 (or 65+ and not enrolled in Medicare Part B)
• Uninsured or underinsured
• Meet income guidelines

Additional Support We Provide

• Help finding a healthcare provider for follow‑up care
• Assistance in navigating referrals and appointments
• Access to interpretation or transportation services
• Compassionate support at every step

Rx4Prevention is an independent Iowa-based mobile vaccine service. We have been working with facilities like yours in Iowa and surrounding states for over ten years. Preventing disease with vaccines is our business's sole focus. All our pharmacists are experienced, certified immunizers.

We specialize in ensuring residents are offered recommended vaccines at no cost to your organization. We streamline the process to safeguard residents and decrease the workload of your staff. Let Rx4Prevention help you manage vaccine needs so your staff can instead focus on your residents' day-to-day care.

Safe Haven Location

Safe Haven Adoption Providers

Safe Haven Baby Boxes offer a compassionate and secure option for mothers in crisis who are unable to care for their newborns. Designed with innovative safety features and installed on the exterior walls of fire stations and hospitals, each box ensures the safe and anonymous surrender of infants. The exterior door locks automatically when a newborn is placed inside, and an interior door allows medical personnel to promptly and securely retrieve the baby, ensuring immediate care and protection. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are a vital resource, providing a lifeline for mothers and a safe beginning for their newborns.

coming soon to Newton, Iowa.

Current Locations: https://project-safe-haven-babybox.vercel.app/

Also see Safe Haven https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/CPS/safe-haven

Established in 2001, SafeNetRx was created as an Iowa-based non-profit to provide affordable medicines to needy patients. In 2007 we pioneered the Drug Donation Repository model to collect, inspect, and distribute unused medicines. Together we are building a national drug donation system where unused medication can be redirected to clinics and pharmacies caring for needy patients.

Provide low-cost pharmaceutical access to our most vulnerable populations while generating significant cost savings across health systems.

Established in 2011 by a cancer survivor, Strands of Strength (SOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide new wigs free of charge to cancer patients in financial need and suffering hair loss due to treatment. The wigs offered by Strands of Strength disguise hair loss, decrease feelings of vulnerability, and provide greater self-esteem, hopefully resulting in the personal strength needed to successfully battle the disease.

Mission Cancer + Blood offers high-quality oncology care in community settings with on-site labs, chemotherapy infusion suites, clinical trials, and multi-disciplinary tumor boards at locations all across Iowa. A cornerstone in cancer care in communities across Iowa for over 40 years, Mission has more than 20 community clinics located in rural communities or other health care organizations, keeping high-quality cancer care local for patients. 

The organization became part of UI Health Care in late 2024, providing patients with the enhanced resources that come along with backing from a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center, as well as access to a wide portfolio of clinical trials and rare cancer expertise. 

The Mission Cancer Foundation Financial Assistance Fund provides up to $500 of financial assistance annually to adult cancer patients undergoing medical oncology treatment in Central Iowa. 

Assistance helps cover expenses, including:
 

• Rent or mortgage
• Utilities
• Telephone
• Transportation

Total Rehab is a locally owned rehabilitation practice providing physical therapy and occupational therapy services in Grinnell, Williamsburg, and Sully. Their team provides individualized treatment and education for concerns such as chronic pain, back and neck pain, sports injuries, dizziness and vertigo, arthritis, joint pain, injuries, and recovery after surgery, with care focused on helping each person improve function and reach their goals.

Provider Services line number 833-731-2143

We don’t want transportation issues to prevent you from getting the healthcare you need. That’s why we work with Access2Care in Iowa to help you get to your medical appointments.

Scheduling a ride

Access2Care provides non-emergency medical transportation services for Iowa Health Link members. Rides to appointments must be scheduled two days in advance. To schedule a ride, call Access2Care at 844-544-1389, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Be sure to have this information ready when you call:

Your Wellpoint member number. It’s on the front of your ID card.

Pickup and drop-off addresses.

Need information about your ride after booking it? Call Where’s My Ride at 844-544-1390.

The Young Women’s Resource Center provides a broad range of perinatal services for pregnant and parenting young women through the age of 24. At a time when young women can feel most alone or in need of help, the Young Women’s Resource Center can provide comfort and stability through its programs, resources, and groups. These programs are designed to equip the young mom or expecting mom with the skills to address the challenges of parenting so they can focus on its joys.

The Young Women’s Resource Center is not a medical provider, and we do not offer medical services. The YWRC is a private, independent organization and is not affiliated with any other organizations.