Let’s Talk About It

Let’s Talk About It

As part of the CDC’s “End the HIV Epidemic” we have been working to reach populations who have been disproportionately impacted by HIV. Black/African American people account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV, compared to other races and...

Radical Truth: A Memoir Workshop on Overcoming Stigma

Radical Truth Memoir Workshop Open to all! Sundays, 3PM – 5PMJan. 7 – May 5, 2024 University Medical Clinic1200 University Ave, Des MoinesUse the south door entrance Join this 15-week Herstory Writers Network (HWN) memoir workshop to break free from the...
Iowa Leads in Controlling HIV Spread

Iowa Leads in Controlling HIV Spread

It’s important to track how well we’re preventing and treating HIV. One measure is how many people with HIV have achieved viral suppression each year. When the virus is controlled, it can’t be passed to others – a concept known as Undetectable...
Injectable PrEP: A New Option for HIV Prevention

Injectable PrEP: A New Option for HIV Prevention

In 2022, the FDA approved a new form of PrEP, called injectable cabotegravir (brand name Apretude). Apretude is a single, long-acting injection that is given every two months. It is highly effective at preventing HIV infection, just like oral PrEP. Apretude may be a...

Medicaid

Important Notice for PHC Patients with Medicaid Insurance: Take Action Now! Ensure that your Medicaid coverage remains uninterrupted. It’s crucial that Iowa Health & Human Services (Iowa HSS) has your most up-to-date address. Call the Medicaid Member...
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