GCH Specialty Clinic is pleased to announce the expansion of its healthcare services to include allergy, asthma, and immunology care, in collaboration with Iowa Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. This partnership aims to enhance patient access to comprehensive evaluations and treatments for various allergic and immunologic conditions.

The new allergy, asthma, and immunology care services are designed to assist patients of all ages who are dealing with a wide range of allergic conditions, respiratory issues, and immune system disorders. Led by Dr. Vuong Nayima, DO, Nicholas Rains, PA-C, and Patrick Thompson, ARNP, the clinic will offer a full spectrum of diagnostic testing, treatment options, and ongoing management plans for conditions such as:

  • Seasonal and environmental allergies
  • Asthma and related respiratory conditions
  • Immunodeficiencies
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Chronic sinusitis and rhinitis
  • Skin allergies, including eczema and hives

“We are thrilled to expand our services to include allergy, asthma, and immunology care,” said Tina Nourse, Chief Clinic Administrator at GCH Specialty Clinic. “These conditions can significantly impact a person’s day-to-day life, and with the new services, we aim to provide our community with access to specialized care that is both effective and convenient.”

With this addition, GCH Specialty Clinic continues to emphasize its dedication to patient well-being, offering a wide range of specialized services designed to meet the unique healthcare needs of each individual.

Iowa Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology will be accepting new patients beginning in April 2025. To schedule an appointment, please call (515) 410-9400.

About GCH Specialty Clinic

The GCH Specialty Clinic, located at 710 N. 12th Street in Guthrie Center, Iowa, offers a range of outpatient specialty services. Providers from various locations, including Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Johnston, Omaha, Perry, and West Des Moines, visit the clinic on different days each month to offer services such as behavioral health, dermatology, ENT (ear, nose & throat), general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain clinic, pediatrics, physical medicine-EMG, and podiatry.

To view the Specialty Clinic’s calendar and see the schedule of visiting providers, please visit guthriecountyhospital.org/specialty-clinic/.

About Iowa Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

Iowa Allergy, Asthma and Immunology treat adults and children with allergies, asthma, and a variety of immunological disorders. Iowa Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is proud to offer the most advanced pediatric & adult allergy/immunology care in Iowa. Our mission is to provide you with an unmatched patient experience. We provide evidence-based, up-to-date medical care to our patients and coordinated closed-loop communication with referring and primary care physicians to ensure they are aware of all diagnoses and treatment plans for our mutual patients. We are proud to be one of the few centers in the country offering oral desensitization for milk, egg, and peanut allergies.