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.
Tax Law Changes
Individual taxpayers can claim an “above-the-line” deduction of up to $300 for cash donations made to charity during 2020. This means the deduction lowers both adjusted gross income and taxable income – translating into tax savings.
Marketplace Coverage
The marketplace is not like Medicaid, there is a cost for premiums and copays and deductibles. However, the government can help reduce premium costs through
Marketplace Open Enrollment 2021
Submitted by Patient Advocate, Amy DeLay: It is no secret that healthcare is a hotly debated political topic. As with any controversial topic, there
His Hands Provides Hope
This woman was not the only patient who we saw suddenly open up about their relationship. So, we contacted Waypoint and ended up making some
Care For The Uninsured
COVID-19 has quickly become a household term across our nation and the world. Public health organizations and local healthcare facilities have been diligently working to
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
A note from Dr. Jim Bell, Volunteer Medical Director and Founder of His Hands Free Clinic
As is happening all around the world, His Hands is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple ways. I want to briefly share some
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
Chaplain’s Corner
As the volunteer Chaplain, I am the new kid on the block at His Hands. This is a recently created position in which Gods’ hand
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