Community health centers in Des Moines, IA
14 health centers. Community health center: 14.
- Mobile Clinic Van 1(515) 271‑5306Community health center · 1221 Center St, Suite 16 · Sliding fee scale
- Mobile Clinic Van 2(515) 271‑5306Community health center · 1221 Center St, Suite 16 · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - Bery Engebretsen Clinic(515) 248‑1400Community health center · 2353 SE 14th St · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - East Side Clinic(515) 248‑1600Community health center · 3509 E 29th St · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - Mobile Unit(515) 248‑1500Community health center · 1200 University Ave, Suite 120 · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - Pharmacy(515) 262‑0854Community health center · 1200 University Ave, Suite 105 · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - South Side Clinic(515) 336‑4604Community health center · 2401 SE 14th St · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - University Clinic(515) 248‑1500Community health center · 1200 University Ave, Suite 120 · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care - University Dental Clinic(515) 248‑1850Community health center · 1200 University Ave, Suite 100 · Sliding fee scale
- Primary Health Care at East High School(515) 248‑1500Community health center · 815 E 13th St
- Primary Health Care at Hoover/Meredith(515) 242‑7300Community health center · 4800 Aurora Ave
- Primary Health Care at Kurtz Opportunity Center(515) 248‑1500Community health center · 1000 Porter Ave
- Primary Health Care at Mercy(515) 643‑4610Community health center · 250 Laurel St · Sliding fee scale
- Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines site(888) 750‑4736Community health center · 1221 Center St, Suite 16 · Sliding fee scale
Nearest emergency rooms
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi0.1 mi · Des Moines, IA
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center0.6 mi · Des Moines, IA
- Broadlawns Medical Center1.6 mi · Des Moines, IA
Common questions
How many community health centers are in Des Moines, Iowa?
Our directory lists 14 health centers in Des Moines (Community health center: 14).
Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Des Moines?
Yes. HRSA lists 11 sites in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.
Where is the nearest emergency room to Des Moines?
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Des Moines: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, Des Moines (0.1 mi), MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines (0.6 mi) and Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines (1.6 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.
Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology