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
How to Get PrEP at the Project of Primary Health Care
Thinking about PrEP? Want to know how to get on PrEP? Here are some basic information you’ll need.
Cómo conseguir la PrEP en el Project de Primary Health Care
¿Qué es el PrEP? Si no sabes mucho de el PrEP, esa palabra quiere decir “Profilaxis de prexposición”, que es una manera elegante de decir que el medicamento se usa para prevenir el VIH al protegerte antes de exponerte a él. Ahora hay dos medicamentos disponibles para...
Virtual Visits
Need to talk? We can help! Our licensed Behavioral Health Consultants can meet with you via virtual visits or by phone. We are now offering our patients the option to do virtual visits with their health care provider instead of coming into the clinic.
Rapid Start PrEP
Last month, the Prevention and Clinical teams at the Project launched “Rapid Start PrEP,” an easy way to start your journey to preventing HIV. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication treatment that when taken as directed can prevent HIV by about 99%. It is the single most effective intervention for preventing HIV for people who are HIV-negative.
A Mental Health Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Noah Beacom, a prevention specialist, at The Project of Primary Health Care wrote about his mental health strategies and journey since the start of the outbreak, and we wanted to share it with you in case that it will be helpful to you. Noah is not a licensed mental...
COVID-19 UPDATE: HIV/STD Prevention Testing and PrEP services at The Project
Following the guidelines of the Iowa Department of Public Health, Prevention services will be modified as follows: Appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling (515) 248-1595. We will not be doing online scheduling at this time. The Project of Primary Health...
What it’s like to be a woman living with HIV
Twenty-three percent of people living with HIV are women. They are a minority when it comes to populations impacted by HIV, and experience of living with HIV as a woman can be isolating. “I never worried about HIV because I was heterosexual, female, had a white-collar...
Common questions about getting tested for HIV/STIs
Getting tested for HIV and other STIs can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. At The Project we do everything we can to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. Below we have compiled the answers to many of the questions people come to us with before or after their...
Condom Myths and Facts
When looking up information about sex and condoms it can be hard to know what is true, and what is just an urban legend. In honor of National Condom Week, we put on our Mythbusters hats and debunked some condom myths. Condom Myth #1: Size doesn't matter FACT: Using...
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.