Green Book Resources

Green Book Resources is a guide for Black women to navigate the healthcare system. It provides information on “safe” places to receive health care, housing, and other resources. This is a vital resource because we know historically Black Women experience oppression and discrimination resulting in lower health outcomes.
Black Women 4 Healthy Living recognizes the challenges of Black women accessing adequate and appropriate care and resources. We are dedicated provide current and impactful information for Black Women to prioritize their health and wellbeing.
This page is updated as we receive more information from the experiences of Black Women.

Hospital

UnityPoint: Has a functioning DEI Committee and has focused on culturally competent care. Has several connecting Urgent Cares and Clinics. They have a culturally inclusive hair kit available upon request.

Iowa Methodist Medical Center (Level 1)

Contact info: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 241-6212

This is a hospital that is equipped to handle Traumas 24 hrs a day
Provides robotic procedures
Provides Maternity, NICU and PICU services
Specializes in Cardiac, Open heart and Neurology services
Has a Pediatric Emergency Room and Hospital attached

Iowa Lutheran Medical Center (Level 4)

Contact Info: 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: (515) 263-5612

This hospital is equipped to handle urgent and emergent surgical cases.
Provides robotic procedures
Provides Mental Health Services for Older Adults, Adults, Teens and children.
Does Not provide Maternity or pediatric services

Methodist West Hospital (Level 4)

Contact info: 1660 60th St, WDM, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 343-1000

This hospital is equipped to handle urgent and emergent surgical cases
Provides robotic procedures
Specializes in orthopedic surgeries
Provides Maternity services
Does NOT provide Cardiac services

Broadlawns Medical Center

Does not have a functioning DEI committee. This hospital has several connecting Urgent Cares and Clinics.

Contact info: 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 282-2200

This hospital is equipped to handle urgent and emergent surgical cases
Provides robotic procedures
Provides Maternity services
Provides WIC services and other family resources
Does NOT provide Cardiac services

MercyOne Medical Center

Does not have a functioning DEI committee. This hospital has several connecting Urgent Cares and Clinics.

MercyOne Downtown (Level 2)

Contact info: 1111 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 247-3121

This hospital is equipped to handle urgent and emergent surgical cases
Provides robotic procedures
Provides Maternity, NICU and PICU services
Specializes in Cardiac, Open heart and Neurology services
Has a Pediatric Emergency Room

MercyOne West Des Moines (Level 4)

Contact info: 1755 59th Pl, WDM, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 358-8000

This hospital is equipped to handle urgent and emergent surgical cases
Provides robotic procedures
Specializes in orthopedic surgeries
Provides Maternity services and (Level 2 NICU services)

Specialty Facility

John Stoddard Cancer Center

This facility works with a gynecological oncology, colon and several breast cancer surgical doctors and is part of UnityPoint DSM

Contact info: 1221 Pleasant Street Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-4141

Services

Multidisciplinary cancer committee
Weekly tumor board conferences
Oncology research and clinical trials
Lymphedema Center
Oncology Navigators
Support groups
Cancer education classes
Survivorship program
Genetic Counseling

On-site EMPOWER Boutique and Salon
Chemotherapy
Radiation Oncology & Brachytherapy Center
Surgical Oncology
Pediatric Oncology
Lymphedema Center
Interventional Oncology
Cancer Rehabilitation
Adult Oncology Inpatient Unit at Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Specialty Facility

MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer

Contact info: 411 Laurel Street Suite 3300 Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-8206

Provides supportive care including acupuncture, massage therapy, music therapy and art therapy. A new survivorship services to provide ongoing follow-up and supportive care to patients who have completed their cancer treatment.
Provides programming for oncology patients to receive support that focuses on improvement in their quality of life.
Program includes acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulation, financial aid counseling, nurse navigation, dietician support, sexual health counseling, Child Life services, mental health counseling for patients, mental health counseling for family members, spiritual counseling, music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, and mindfulness coaching.

Specialty Facility

MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

Contact info: 1601 NW 114th St Suite 151, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 222-7474

Services

Breast Care
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Breast Cancer Genetic Assessment
Patient Art Wall
Breast Cancer Resources
Katzmann Breast Care Team
Lymphedema
Survivorship

Primary Care Providers

Shanice Johnson, ARNP

Internal Medicine

UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine – Parks Area
2301 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-266-1000

Sarah Hoyle, ARNP

Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine

UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine – Methodist Plaza
1221 Pleasant Street, Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-241-8221

Janae D Brown, ARNP

Family Medicine

UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Ingersoll
2103 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-279-6424

Ailey M. Brehmer, DO

Internal Medicine

UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine – Lakeview
6000 University Avenue, Suite 300
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-241-2400

Matthew Molin, DO

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Ingersoll
2103 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-279-6424

Phyo Su Yin, MD

Internal Medicine

MercyOne Clinic
1350 Des Moines St # 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 643-5700

Jyothi Prabha, MD

Internal Medicine, Sleep Clinic

MercyOne Clinic
4005 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 643-9500

Gynecology and OB

Wanakee Carr, MD

Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus
5950 University Ave,
WDM, IA 50266
(515) 875-9290

Renee Baumhover, ARNP

Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

UnityPoint Clinic OB/GYN – Methodist Plaza
1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 405
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-241-4000

Therese H. Tran, DO

Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Iowa Clinic – Obstetrics & Gynecology

1221 Pleasant Street, Suite 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-875-9290

Paul J Gisi, MD

Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

UnityPoint Clinic OB/GYN – Methodist Plaza
1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 405
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-241-4000

Amy Bingaman, MD

Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Broadlawns OB/GYN Clinic
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 282-2340

Cardiology

Lindsey Aeschliman, ARNP

Cardiology

The Iowa Clinic – Cardiovascular Services – West Des Moines
5950 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-875-9090

Alyssa Waddell, ARNP

Cardiology

The Iowa Clinic – Cardiovascular Services – West Des Moines
5950 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-875-9090

Shubha Deep Roy, MD, FACC

Cardiology

The Iowa Clinic – Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
1215 Pleasant Street, Suite 618
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-875-9090

Dental

Lauren Patrick, DDS

University Dental Group
4626 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-3766

Community Agency Partners

John Stoddard

Located in downtown Des Moines, the John Stoddard Cancer Center pulls together all facets of cancer care and treatment – dedicated professionals, educational programs, innovative technology and services necessary to provide effective treatment. It is important that all cancer patients receive the best care possible from the healthcare professionals who care for them. Feel free to visit the John Stoddard Cancer Center table to learn more about the many support groups, programs, and services available to cancer patients and their families, along with information on cancer prevention and screening.

The Iowa Army of Pink

is a non-profit whose mission is to educate and advocate for women to know and understand their breast density in order to save lives. It is an all volunteer organization and most of those involved are breast cancer survivors whose diagnoses were delayed due to breast density and its masking effect on mammograms. We work to help women understand the breast density information that is now included in their mammogram letters. They are able to lead lunch & learns at companies or they speak to groups of all sizes including church groups, service organizations or just groups of family & friends. Thanks for the opportunity to be here with you all spreading the word to “Read Your Whole Mammogram Letter!“

American Red Cross

As a community-based humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross Iowa Region prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. By helping people learn how to take care of their families and neighbors, the Red Cross strengthens communities and readies them for all types of disasters, including home fires, tornadoes, winter storms and health emergencies. The Iowa Region serves 2.8 million people across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and ACS CAN

Here is our website in case you need any further details. www.fightcancer.org/ia (Iowa) www.fightcancer.org (national).

Ribbons of Hope Program

is here to help uninsured and underinsured individuals with breast and cervical cancer screenings. We help provide coverage for mammograms and pap/HPV testing. If you have a breast concern, don’t let cost be the reason not to look further into it. Located in the Polk County Health Department.

Above and Beyond Cancer

we’re here to help you focus on what you can control and find your wellpower. You are more than who you were. You are stronger than you think. You have it in you to go further. Founded in 2011 by oncologist Dr. Richard Deming, Above + Beyond Cancer offers free weekly mind, body and spirit programs for cancer survivors, caregivers and anyone else who has been touched by cancer.

Primary Health Care Clinic
Drake University
Des Moines University
Grand View University
Iowa Department of Health
Humana Health
Every Step
American Heart Association