2006

In 2006, a collaborative effort was formed among several local organizations, including St. Luke’s Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, the Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation, the Community Health Free Clinic, and Linn County Public Health. The goal was to address the healthcare crisis in Cedar Rapids. Residents needed a healthcare home to effectively manage their health conditions before they escalated to a crisis level that required emergency room visits. The Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) was born, and became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

2008
Establishment of Linn Community Care, now known as the Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC). The center experiences approximately 11,000 patient visits in its inaugural year.

2009
EIHC Women’s Health and OB-GYN services.

2015
EIHC- Pediatrics.

2016
1201 major renovation.

2017
EIHC- Dental.

2018
EIHC- Behavioral Health Therapy Services were added including MAT services.

2023
Expansion of the EIHC campus with the addition of a new dental facility. Nearly doubling patient services, serving 25,000 patients.

2024

Pediatrics moved to renovated, stand-alone building.

2025

EIHC- Pharmacy.
EIHC- Urgent Care.

2026 

EIHC- Tele-Optometry Vision Center.

It is projected that EIHC locations will have close to 100,000 patient visits with the added line of service for Urgent Care, Pharmacy, and Tele-Optometry Vision Center. This timeline outlines the key developments and milestones in the history of the Eastern Iowa Health Center, emphasizing its growth and commitment to serving the community’s healthcare needs.