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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.
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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? Order your free testing kit from Together Take Me Home.
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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