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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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Locations & Hours
Free and confidential HIV and STI screenings are available at the following Primary Health Care clinics:
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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