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.


More Comprehensive Diabetic Care
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes. Without access to proper medications, individuals with diabetes can experience severe complications

Getting to the Root
I feel very passionately about the impact that counseling can have on a person. I once heard the analogy if an apple tree has a

Lessons From My Four-legged Friend
Recently my family expanded; we welcomed a furry, fluffy four-legged friend to our home. This is my first experience with a puppy. This is the

Angelo Lopez
Angel joined the Prayer Support team in October of 2018. He is also co-leading a class on chronic diseases with his wife Jennifer (our Diabetic

Chronic Disease Self-Management
January launched the start of a new class at His Hands. Jennifer Lopez, the clinic’s diabetic nurse educator, and her husband, Angelo, were trained by

American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease, it is the cause of 1 in 4 deaths in adults in the United States, according to the

Phenomenal Job
If you have not seen me around much in the past six weeks, it is because I was in my office filling out insurance applications

Patients Helped to Apply for Insurance in 2018
The Affordable Care Act and marketplace insurance are hot political topics that people tend to have strong opinions on. However, for patients at His Hands

Humble Beginnings
As a child I remember being fascinated by the story of our Savior’s birth. As an adult, I still use each advent season to intentionally

Depression Screening Month
October was National Depression Screening month. The goal is to bring awareness to the prevalence of depression and to reduce the stigma so that individuals

Arc of East Central Iowa
His Hands is blessed to have this wonderful group of faithful volunteers with us every Monday morning. They have a cleaning routine that leaves the

Marketplace Open Enrollment
November 1st was the first day of open enrollment for 2019 health insurance coverage through the marketplace. The marketplace offers subsidies to families who make

The Gazette Gives Back 2019
We are thrilled to announce that His Hands Free Clinic has been selected as a participant for The Gazette Gives Back (GGB) 2019! Every subscriber of

National Breast Cancer Awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in

Basement Meets the Needs
If you have ever visited His Hands Free Clinic before, chances are you have not been to the basement. While only staff and a few

Medical Volunteers are a Blessing
One of our patients is working a low wage job without benefits, so she comes here to have her medical needs met. When examining the

Getting Answers
Insurance can be extremely expensive for those who are self-employed. Sometimes that premium just is not feasible, or the deductible is so high that the

Peace Transcends all Understanding
A dental patient had came to His Hands Free Clinic for a followup appointment. As he and his wife waited for his appointment, he shared that he had

The Difference an Inhaler Can Make
A couple was so thankful to be able to see a provider without having the stress of finding funds to pay for the visit out

Celebrating Inchstones
I grew up in a stable household. My parents are still married to this day. Food insecurity never even crossed my mind as I opened

Beyond the Scope of Our Clinic
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