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The Project of PHC provides free and confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphillis, etc., as well as linkage to treatment and care, and access to PrEP.
Testing Locations & Hours
Free and confidential HIV and STI screenings are available at the following Primary Health Care clinics:
Ames
PHC Medical Dental Clinic
3510 W. Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50014
2nd Wednesdays of the month.
Des Moines
PHC University Medical Clinic
1200 University Avenue, #120
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
P: (515) 248-1595
Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Marshalltown
PHC Medical Dental Clinic
101 Iowa Ave., W, #102
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
1st Mondays of the month.
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Helpful Blogs
Meet Vern: The Project’s New Support Services Manager
We’re excited to introduce Vern (they/them), MPH, our Support Services Manager at Primary Health Care! Vern brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to their role, making a meaningful impact on our team and the community we serve. A Trailblazing Leader...
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, rates have risen 268% in the last five years, including a 796% increase among females and a 333% rise in cases of congenital...
Video: HIV.gov FYI – OIDP’s Black Women’s Initiative: Purpose, Goals, and Intentions
Watch the latest FYI video from HIV.gov with the two co-leads of the OIDP Black Women’s Initiative and two of the Initiative’s partners as they share the goals and intentions of the Initiative as it centers the lived experiences of Black women in the HIV response.
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 Policy Kaye Hayes spoke with Francisco Ruiz, the Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP). The new ONAP...
June 2024 Events
Celebrate Pride with Us!Pride Testing East 5th St. between Grand and Locust Friday, June 7: 5:00-10:30PM Saturday, June 8: 12:00-7:00PM Sunday, June 9: 10:00AM-4:00PMJoin us at Pride this year for a celebration of love, diversity, and health! We're offering FREE HIV...
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, and Men’s Health Week is June 11-17.
1200 University Avenue
#120 (use the west entrance)
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1595
To schedule an HIV/STI testing, please use the online form found in our Free Testing page.