Blog & Updates
News, HIV basics, prevention tips, testing info, and support—written for our community.
What Your HIV Labs Mean (In Plain English)
Confused by HIV lab results? This plain-language guide explains viral load, CD4, U=U, and the other tests your provider may order. Know what “undetectable” means, what numbers to watch, and how The Project can help you stay healthy with easy access to labs, treatment, and support.
What to Expect at Your First HIV Care Visit
What to Expect at Your First HIV Care Visit Starting HIV care is an important step in managing your health and living well with HIV. At...
Syphilis Cases Rising in Iowa
In the last two decades, cases of infectious syphilis in the U.S. have increased by 800%, from 2 to 18 cases per 100,000 people. In Iowa,...
Video: HIV.gov FYI- Office of National AIDS Policy Priorities
At the end of June 2024, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Infectious Disease and Director of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS...
Understanding Mental Health: The Key to Overall Wellness
In our quest for feeling good inside and out, it's important to know how much mental health affects our overall wellness. It's like having...
Iowa Leads in Controlling HIV Spread
The Project of PHC – we’ve achieved a virus suppression rate of 95.1%! This is a huge success and shows how well we’re stopping the virus from spreading.
Injectable PrEP: An Option for HIV Prevention
Injectable PrEP is a new option for HIV prevention. It is a single, long-acting injection that is given every two months.
Anal Cancer: What you need to know!
Anal cancer is different than colorectal cancer, and you might be at risk if you have HPV.
At-Home HIV Testing Increases Access to Tests and Prevention
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HIV Prevention Team at The Project launched an at-home HIV testing program through telehealth....
Staying on, stopping, and restarting PrEP
If you’re among the folks who have decided to not have sex for awhile, you might decide to stop taking PrEP, or might be curious about doing so. We’ve developed a quick guide to stopping and restarting PrEP.
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Occasional updates—events, testing reminders, and HIV care news.