Our providers see a variety of patients with various chronic or acute medical needs. However, sometimes individuals come whose needs are beyond our scope here at His Hands. One gentleman

Although we provide medical services, we also have people that come through our doors for various other items. For the homeless population, hygiene and over the counter medications bring them

It never ceases to amaze me the variety of illnesses and conditions that our providers address in a given week. We have family practice doctors and nurse practitioners who generously

I met with a woman who was very worried that she lost Medicaid. She had a mental health issue and she had run out of medication. When she called her

Cedar Rapids is a community rich with resources to help people in need. While the needs still sometimes outweigh the resources, it is wonderful to have so many non-profits and

When we open our doors for clinic in the mornings, we never know exactly what our day will bring. Yes, we have scheduled patient appointment times, but we never know

Modern medicine provides treatment and prevention of many diseases and ailments. For some individuals, being able to afford the medications prescribed by providers would mean choosing between basic needs like

According to the CDC over 30.3 million Americans, 9.4% of the population, have diabetes. Some risk factors for diabetes include family history, engaging in physical activity fewer than three times

Recently a dental hygiene student commented, “Volunteering at His Hands Clinic has been one of my favorite experiences since being in dental hygiene school. It is awesome making a difference,

The Dental Clinic at His Hands Free Clinic serves members of our community that have no dental insurance and lack the ability to pay for dental treatment. Our clinic relies

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide health coverage to many families in Iowa. Iowa was one of the states that opted for the Medicaid Expansion Program, offering

As the Patient Advocate at His Hands Free Clinic, I am able to assist patients to apply for insurance and community referrals. When I started at the Clinic in July,

Healthcare has been a hot topic in the news lately. Funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, whether or not Medicaid will

Jennifer Lopez, our Assistant Clinic Coordinator received a phone call about a donation.  The caller wanted to know if we ever needed a walker with a platform. Jennifer said, “I

His Hands has been serving the uninsured and underinsured in the Cedar Rapids area for 25 years. We are so excited when we hear that one of our patients has

  One of my favorite aspects of His Hands Free Clinic is that the clinic does not only focus on the illness a person has, but also provides emotional and

Grace Bahati became a volunteer at His Hands in 2015.  She volunteers as dental assistant, at the front desk and in the medication room. Grace graduate from Kirkwood and is

We have all had conversations that took us by surprise. In our busy culture, many times we pass by one another saying, “How are you?” as we keep right on

In a few weeks, we will celebrate 25-years of meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those we serve with our Third Annual Laughter is the Best Medicine event. I love

I’ve been on staff with His Hands now for three months, and I feel so blessed to witness the power of God through this ministry. I’d like to share just one

My name is Jennifer Lopez, I’m a registered nurse (RN) and the new kid, nurse-wise, on the block at His Hands. I believe nursing, in it it’s most simple form,