Polk County Health Department
- Low cost
- Uninsured welcome
- Accepts Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
Low-cost health care in Des Moines, Iowa. Call ahead to confirm hours and what your visit will cost.
Visit & contact
- Address
- 1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 — Get directions
- Phone
- 515-286-3798
- Website
- https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health-department/
- Hours
- By appointment only Exact times aren't listed — call 515-286-3798 to confirm before you go.
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Services offered
- Women's Health
- Primary Care
- Pediatric
- Medical
- Family Planning
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
- HIV/AIDS Testing
- Lab
- Adults
- Immunizations
- Diabetes - Prevention/Testing
- Diabetes - Treatment/Management
- Hepatitis C Testing
- Diabetes Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Eligibility & cost
- Fee structure
- Low cost
- Income eligibility
- All income levels accepted
How free and low-cost care works
Most clinics here charge on a sliding scale: what you pay depends on your household income and family size, and the lowest-income patients often pay nothing. Bring a photo ID, proof of income and proof of address to get the lowest fee. How sliding-scale fees work
Languages spoken
English
Insurance accepted
Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
Service area
Polk County
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