Get Tested
The Project of PHC provides free and confidential testing for the following: 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. For all other STIs please consult with a medical provider.
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.
Schedule an appointment
Helpful Blogs
Progress in Screenings and Suppression: How We’re Tracking Toward Ending HIV
At The Project, our ultimate goal is clear: achieve viral suppression for every person we serve and eliminate new HIV transmissions. Every program we run—every screening, every risk assessment, every health conversation—feeds into that mission.Here’s a quick look at...
Living Well with HIV: Staying in Care Matters
Taking your HIV meds every day and staying in care helps you live a long, healthy life. Learn how to stay on track with support from The Project.
Tested Positive for HIV — What Happens Next?
Testing positive for HIV can feel scary, but treatment works. Learn how HIV medicine helps you live a long, healthy life.
Getting Tested for HIV: What You Need to Know
Learn why getting tested for HIV matters, what the test is like, and where you can go. Testing is quick, easy, and free at many places.
What is HIV? (And Why It’s Important to Know)
Learn the basics about HIV — what it is, how it spreads, and why getting tested matters.
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 The Project at Primary Health Care, we’re here to make your first visit as comfortable and informative as possible. Here’s what you...
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 a strong base for a building – without it, things can get shaky. What Mental Health Is: Mental health is about how we feel,...
Injectable PrEP: A New 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.
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.