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Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic

FQHC

Operated by River Hills Community Health Center, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1417 A Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA 52577-4280

HRSA lists this site as open about 41 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic

Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Oskaloosa, IA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Iowa.

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in Iowa

Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic accepts Iowa Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic offer?

Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic in Oskaloosa, Iowa offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic?

HRSA lists this site as open about 41 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic located?

Rhchc Mahaska County Clinic is at 1417 A Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA 52577-4280. Phone: 641-673-7537.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

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