About The Project
HIV care & prevention for Central Iowa.
Our Mission
The Project at Primary Health Care provides comprehensive, compassionate care for people living with or at risk for HIV — preventing new transmissions and reducing health disparities through education, testing, treatment, and support services.
What We Do
Prevention
- PrEP to prevent HIV
- PEP after a possible exposure (within 72 hours)
- Safer-sex supplies & education
Testing
- Rapid HIV testing (~30 minutes)
- STI screening (Hep C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia)
HIV Care & Support
- Linkage to care & case management
- ART treatment & labs to reach “undetectable”
- Benefits counseling, housing & wellness support
Our History
The HIV epidemic reaches Iowa; grassroots support networks form the foundation of what becomes The Project.
The Project is officially founded to provide HIV testing, prevention, and support services in Central Iowa.
Expanded medical services to include comprehensive treatment for people living with HIV.
Launched community education and new outreach initiatives for at-risk populations.
Scaled telehealth and broadened PrEP access to underserved communities.