Things are always happening at His Hands through His grace. We frequently share the good news made possible through the generosity of our many volunteers and donors. Our greatest joy is to be able to tell the real stories of the strength and resilience of those we serve.
Our most recent updates and stories from those we serve are below.
New Space – Same Mission
Recently a patient had a breakthrough at the clinic. While discussing her situation, she shared of a lifetime of trauma. In figuring out the next
More Than Just A Refill
From Patient Advocate Amy Delay: Staff filled the patient’s medication refill promptly. When she came in to pick up her medicine, she was in need
Continuing to Provide Healthcare during COVID
Your prayers of protection for our clinic, staff, and patients mean the world to us. As our friends and supporters, you are in our prayers as well. You care about our clinic and our patients. You know that we provide services for the most vulnerable in our community, those who do not have insurance or the means to pay for basic healthcare. Your donations are what we depend on to care for our community. We can’t do it alone. We need you.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One in 5 adults in the United States has a mental health concern in a given year; over 43 million
The more YOU know
Medical professionals are a wealth of knowledge. However as someone who does not have a medical background, the staff and volunteers at His Hands have
Gaining New Perspective
From Patient Advocate Amy DeLay…This week I am thankful for the ability to take a full breath of air. Two weeks ago that was something
Goodbye is the hardest word
Thank You for Making My Job Harder, (please take no offense, read on for encouragement) You may not have seen much of me towards the
Bitter Sweet Goodbyes
Open Enrollment is a busy time at the clinic as we try to connect as many patients as possible to insurance coverage for 2020. The marketplace
Look Back at the Year
It seems like we just celebrated New Year’s 2019, but here we are, another year passed by. The clinic has been busy this year. We began using
Christmas Memories
As a newlywed, I decorated my first Christmas with a hand-me-down tree and ornaments. While I was excited to decorate my own little place for
So. Many. Choices
Insurance can be a confusing topic for many in our country. In Iowa alone there is Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and Medical which all sound very
All Are Welcome Here . . .
t’s no secret that immigration issues have been heavily debated political topics currently and in years past. Here at the clinic we see patients from
Human Trafficking Affects Many in Corridor
According to the Polaris Project, 40.3 million individuals across the globe are trapped in human trafficking. This includes both labor trafficking and sex trafficking, where individuals
Counting Our Blessings
We have the privilege to connect with local colleges to encourage and educate students entering the medical field and non-profit world. Nurses come to His
What? I have Diabetes?
Imagine with me that you schedule a doctor’s appointment for this sore on your foot that just will not go away. Your plan is to
Hidden Rules of Social Class
At a recent staff meeting a guest speaker talked about generational poverty based on the book Bridges out of Poverty by Ruby Payne. Generational Poverty
Simple Acts of Kindness
Our family has a 6-month old golden doodle named Tucker. He absolutely loves life! One of his favorite things to do is go on walks
What if the other “shoe” drops?
Wendy is one of His Hands patients who lived in constant fear of the other shoe dropping. When you meet Wendy one of the things that you will learn within minutes is that she loves her children and would do anything for them.
The Power of Connection
As a free clinic you would expect that people visit us for medical appointments, to pick up medications, to obtain copies of medical records, to
Coalition to Streamline Healthcare
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
When Health Issues Strike!
No one looks forward to being diagnosed with a chronic health concern. However, some people live for quite a while without managing their condition or