by Callen | Oct 29, 2024 | Care & Prevention
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, rates have risen 268% in the last five years, including a 796% increase among females and a 333% rise in cases of congenital...
by Callen | May 1, 2024 | Care & Prevention
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 a strong base for a building – without it, things can get shaky. What Mental Health Is: Mental health is about how we...
by Callen | Aug 16, 2023 | Announcements, Care & Prevention
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...
by staff writer | Mar 1, 2023 | Care & Prevention, Treatment & Care
by Abigail Boston, RN, The Project Nurse Care Manager, Stephanie Fountas, RN, The Project Clinical Services Manager Anal Cancer Awareness Day takes place on March 21, providing an opportunity to highlight crucial information about anal cancer screenings. We’ve...
by staff writer | May 12, 2020 | Care & Prevention, News
Staying On, Stopping, and Restarting PrEP This post was co-written by The Project’s Clinical Director, Becky Johnson, ARNP, and Prevention Specialist Noah Beacom. The following does not constitute medical advice. Contact your provider if you have questions....
by staff writer | May 4, 2020 | Care & Prevention, News
How To Get PrEP at The Project Updated May 4, 2020 What is PrEP? If you are unfamiliar with PrEP, it stands for “Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis,” which is a fancy way of saying that the medicine is used to prevents HIV by protecting you before you are exposed to...
