His Hands Free Clinic

Coalition to Streamline Healthcare

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His Hands Free Clinic
His Hands Free Clinic offers free medical, chiropractic, physical therapy, mental health, women's health and dental care to people who are uninsured or underinsured.

His Hands is one of the founding members of the coalition now known as My Care Community. The work began 3 years ago as a part of a grant, and the group was known as the State Innovation Model. However, last week members of Linn County gathered to celebrate the launch of My Care Community. Even though the grant is coming to an end, the work will continue on.

20 agencies are partnering together to be a part of a database that focuses on the social determinants of health and streamlines the referral process. Healthcare outcomes can be impacted by things like food access, stable housing, transportation to appointments, and home safety. If a client comes to a partner agency, he or she can be given a quick intake that asks direct questions about social determinants of health. The client can then give permission to be added to the system. Their medical information is never a part of the database, but agencies can then do inter-office referrals. Instead of handing the client a referral card and trusting that they will be able to follow up on the referral, agencies can enter a need, select an appropriate referral agency from the dropdown list, and a notification is sent to alert the other agency that a referral has been made to them. Then the employee at the other agency can follow up on the referral and document if the outcome was successful. Over time, this will help service providers to see what agencies the patient has already accessed, what referrals were unsuccessful, and what barriers may be chronic issues. There is also a notes section, so that community partners can relay important information, and the patient does not have to tell and retell his or her story to every service provider they meet with.

The work of My Care Community is the first of its kind in Iowa, and we are excited to be a part of it! Linn County Public Health has been an integral part of launching and maintaining the coalition. We are thankful to be a part of a community that cares for the marginalized and vulnerable.

Amy DeLay, Patient Advocate

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"Too good to be true! I took my Dad to see you after he lost his insurance. From reception to the doctor's visit, we were deeply touched by their care and service. I have not received this type of service in a long time! Thank you His Hands Free Clinic!"
CrescaDaughter of His Hands Patient
"I am so grateful for the time and care you gave me. You are beautiful people doing an amazing thing for the community."
DeniseHis Hands Patient
"The services provided by your organization are valuable and necessary in our present day circumstances. Your organization has helped so many people."
BartCommunity Member
"I'm so thankful for His Hands. When I was going through my cancer battle, one of your staff asked if she could pray for me. There was never a time that she did not show concern. I am very grateful for His Hands."
CoraHis Hands Patient
"My experience there was a welcome, wonderful surprise. I had put off making an appointment because I am not used to asking for help. You were kind and professional. I appreciate the support I was given an can't thank you enough."
AlisaHis Hands Patient
"My mom recently started coming to your clinic. After her first time, she was in tears saying how loved and welcomed she felt by your staff and services. It has been a battle for her to feel connected. Thank you so much for loving her during her appointments."
TessDaughter of His Hands Patient
"What I love about His hands is they put God first in everything they do, show you love no matter who you are, treat you with respect, protect your privacy, do their best to help you medically and are so nice and friendly that you always want to go to your appointment."
GeorgeHis Hands Patient
"A wonderful place with a very caring, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. Everyone seems to be treated equally. This is a community treasure."
AndyCommunity Member
"What I love about His Hands is the caring staff and the attention I need to stay healthy. I would be lost and in pain without His Hands. Thank you so very much for all you do."
BenHis Hands Patient
"What I love about His Hands is they all have good listening skills. The doctors and personnel are very friendly and helpful and caring. Location, location, location! They are on a bus route! I also like the hours they offer and their friendly atmosphere."
CarolHis Hands Patient
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