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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, Trichomonas/Mycoplasma Genitalim, 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? We can mail you one!
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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Getting an HIV test is one of the best first steps you can take to control your health, obtain peace of mind, and help to #EndTheEpidemic in Iowa.
Helpful Blogs
Now Offering “At-Home” HIV Testing
Are you social distancing but need to get tested for HIV? At-home HIV tests kits are now available at The Project. There are some eligibility requirements. Please call us to find out.
Guest Blog: “Your Sexual Health – Exploring Options
Dear Sisters and Brothers of all sexuality and genders- I am writing this and you are reading it during this very unusual and extraordinary time. Many of us are sheltering-in-place either alone or with members of our families, extended families or other friends and...
Staying on, stopping, and restarting PrEP
If you’re among the folks who have decided to not have sex for awhile, you might decide to stop taking PrEP, or might be curious about doing so. We’ve developed a quick guide to stopping and restarting PrEP.
COVID-19 Information for Persons Living with HIV in Iowa
The impact of COVID-19 on people with HIV is not known. The purpose of this resource is to answer questions about your health care and how to take care of your health. This is a rapidly evolving situation
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...