Iowa PCA Blog

People from all walks of life can experience health disparities, including in rural and under-resourced areas in Iowa. These disparities, or differences in health status, are often characterized by indicators such as higher rates of disease, disability, and mortality, along with lower life expectancies and increased chronic pain. In response, Iowa’s community health centers (CHCs) are focused on reducing these disparities to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of people where they live, work, and grow.