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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.

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

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month

In addition to our programming around HIV, we are committed to reducing new Hep C infections and treating those with HCV. Becky Johnson, ARNP and Leah Siegfried, PA-C specializes in Hep C treatment. Call the clinic at 515-248-1500 to schedule an appointment.

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Healthy Sex and Harm Reduction Supply Pickup

Healthy Sex and Harm Reduction Supply Pickup

1200 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 How does this work?All you need to do is fill out this form HERE to choose the items you need and we'll help with the rest! Why are we doing this?Access to resources is severely limited right now and some individuals cannot...

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Virtual Visits

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.

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Rapid Start PrEP

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.

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A Mental Health Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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...

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