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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
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.
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...
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.
Young People Hard-Hit by STDs: Know the Facts, Get Yourself Tested
Three common STDs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are surging across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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...