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
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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.