Women and Children's Health

Iowa City: Women's Health Iowa

Women’s Health Iowa – Child and Adolescent Health addresses health and social concerns regarding kids of all ages.

Iowa City: Domestic Violence Intervention Program

Provides comprehensive support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, with a shelter for those with immediate safety concerns and volunteers to help support and advocate for their clients.
P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244
800-373-1043 (24-hour support line)
319-351-1043
Website: http://www.dvipiowa.org/

Iowa City: Planned Parenthood

Offers pregnancy testing, STD testing, contraception, abortions, HIV testing, LGBT services, men’s health care, and other women’s health services.
850 Orchard Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
877-811-7526
website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/iowa/iowa-city/52246/iowa-city-health-center-2470-90380
Hours: Mon: 9-4. Tues: 8:30-4 Wed: 8-4. Th/F 12-5 pm.

Iowa City: Emma Goldman Clinic

Offers pregnancy testing, STD testing, contraception, abortions, HIV testing, LGBTQ+ care, men’s health care, and other women’s health services.
850 Orchard Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
877-811-7526
website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/iowa/iowa-city/52246/iowa-city-health-center-2470-90380
Hours: Mon: 9-4. Tues: 8:30-4 Wed: 8-4. Th/F 12-5 pm.

Website: https://www.emmagoldman.com

Iowa City: United Action for Youth

A youth organization offering youth activities, support for teen parents, counseling, and health education with the goal of creating a safe space for youth to grow and lead.
Main Office and 24 Hour Crisis Line 1700 S. First Ave Suite 14
319-338-7518
319-358-9406 ext.1
Website: http://www.unitedactionforyouth.org

Iowa City: Hawk-i Health Care Insurance

Hawk-i is free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children (up to 19 years of age).

Housing & Crisis Centers

Iowa City: Shelter House

Iowa City’s only general homeless shelter with 70 beds and breakfast and dinner provided. People can stay for up to 30 days in the emergency shelter or up to 90 days in the transitional shelter program with active case management services to help them achieve stable housing and employment. There are special programs for veterans and families, job training, and a nursing clinic at their site.

Drop-in Service Hours:
-Monday-Friday 1-4 PM
-Saturday-Sunday 8-10 AM
-Sign-up for admission to shelter begins daily at 6:00 PM. You must be present to sign up.
429 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
319-351-0326
Website: http://www.shelterhouseiowa.org/

Iowa City: Johnson County Crisis Center

Services include food bank, emergency assistance, and 24 hour crisis line that anyone can use.
1121 Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
319-351-0140 (crisis line- 24 hours)
319-351-2726 (business line)
319-351-0128 (food bank)
Website: http://jccrisiscenter.org/

Insurance & Financial Assistance

Iowa City: Hawk-i Health Care Insurance

Hawk-i is free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children (up to 19 years of age).

Iowa City: Proteus

A service that provides job training, health care, and financial assistance for underserved people in Iowa primarily focused on migrant workers. Mobile Clinic partners with Proteus for specific summer migrant worker clinics, but also they engage in a variety of other services.
1548 Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
319-248-0178
website: http://www.proteusinc.net/

Columbus Junction: Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc

Offers health care primarily to serve indigent, medically underserved and underinsured populations and gives assistance to special populations. Has primary care services, immunizations, dental care, prenatal care, and pediatric care. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance and offers sliding scale fee discount for uninsured/underinsured, but patients must provide documentation.
2409 Spring Street Columbus City Iowa 52737
(844) 487-9241
Website: http://www.chcseia.com/index.htm

Free Clinics & Public Health

Iowa City: Iowa City Free Medical Clinic

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic offers school and work physicals, eye exams, dental care, diabetes screening and treatment, and referral to other health care services, among many other health care services.

Iowa City: Planned Parenthood

Offers pregnancy testing, STD testing, contraception, abortions, HIV testing, LGBT services, men’s health care, and other women’s health services.
850 Orchard Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
877-811-7526
website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/iowa/iowa-city/52246/iowa-city-health-center-2470-90380
Hours: Mon: 9-4. Tues: 8:30-4 Wed: 8-4. Th/F 12-5 pm.

Iowa City: Emma Goldman Clinic

Women’s clinic with services that include gynecology, birth control, abortions, STI treatment, teen clinics, massage therapy, men’s services and trans health initiatives. They provide free pregnancy testing and options counseling, referrals, blood pressure checks and birth control/STI consultations on a walk-in basis.

227 N. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 337-2111
Website: info@emmagoldman.com
Hours: 9-5 M-F and some Saturdays

Website: https://www.emmagoldman.com

Iowa City: Johnson County Public Health Department

The public health department offers HIV testing, WIC, environmental health resources, and community education.
Health & Human Services Building
855 S Dubuque St, Suite 217, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-6040
HIV/hepatitis screening hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F
Website: http://www.johnson-county.com/dept_health.aspx?id=4485

Columbus Junction: Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa

Offers health care primarily to serve indigent, medically underserved and underinsured populations and gives assistance to special populations. Has primary care services, immunizations, dental care, prenatal care, and pediatric care. Accepts Medicaid and private insurance and offers sliding scale fee discount for uninsured/underinsured, but patients must provide documentation.
2409 Spring Street Columbus City Iowa 52737
(844) 487-9241
Website: http://www.chcseia.com/

Columbus Junction: Washington County Public Health

Provides public health services including WIC, environmental health, maternal health, home care, communicable disease control, and vaccinations.
110 N Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 52353
319-653-7758 (general)
319-653-2107 (on call nurse)
Hours: 8-4:30 M-F   Website: http://www.washph.com/Contact.aspx

West Liberty: Trinity Muscatine Public Health

Muscatine County’s public health work is contracted through Trinity Muscatine, who provides services including immunizations, communicable disease treatment and follow-up, screening for lead poisoning, well-child examinations, prenatal education, and linkages with community resources. Most educational programs are not free.
1609 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA
(563) 263-0122