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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, Trichomonas/Mycoplasma Genitalim, as well as linkage to treatment and care, and access to PrEP.
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Free and confidential HIV and Sexual Transmitted Infections testing at The Project of PHC.
At-Home HIV Testing
Can’t make it in to our clinic or unable to make an appointment? We can mail you one!
Get PrEP'd
Thinking about getting on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), the 1x a day pill that helps prevent HIV? Learn more here.
The Project of PHC
ATTENTION: Starting Monday, August 7, 2023, HIV/STI testings will temporarily move to PHC’s West Side Clinic. This is due to on-going construction at PHC’s University Avenue location.
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Locations & Hours
Free and confidential HIV and STI screenings are available at the following Primary Health Care clinics:
Temporary Des Moines Location
PHC West Side Clinic (Starts 08/07/23)
7555 Hickman Road
Urbandale, Iowa 50325
P: (515) 248-1595
Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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
Ames
PHC Medical Dental Clinic
3510 W. Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50014
2nd Wednesdays of the month.
Marshalltown
PHC Medical Dental Clinic
101 Iowa Ave., W, #102
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
1st Mondays of the month.
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Getting an HIV test is one of the best first steps you can take to control your health, obtain peace of mind, and help to #EndTheEpidemic in Iowa.
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Let’s Talk About It
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Recap: World AIDS Day 2023
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