All DMPL Locations Serving as Warming Centers

The extreme temperature plan has been activated. All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART is providing free rides to all designated warming centers. 

Understanding the ACA

Tira Mays, Government Programs Coordinator at Broadlawn Medical Center, explains health insurance and how to gain care as part of the Affordable Care Act in this 3-part video series. All three videos will play in order.

If you have questions about this virtual program, it's recommended you reach out to your primary care clinic. If you don't know their information, our reference department can help you connect with them. If you don't have a primary care provider, you may get in touch with Broadlawns Medical Center's Financial Services Department by calling 515-282-2246.

Watching at the library or on the library's WiFi? Click here to watch the videos.

Video Descriptions

  • Get Insurance, Stay Healthy During Open Enrollment - Explains the legal definition of affordable health care and some of the different ways to get it.
  • Speaking Insurance: Commonly Used Words - Defines some important words to know when buying insurance.
  • Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace - This video will help you navigate the marketplace, healthcare.gov.