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Iowa Leads in Controlling HIV Spread
The Project of PHC – we’ve achieved a virus suppression rate of 95.1%! This is a huge success and shows how well we’re stopping the virus from spreading.
Injectable PrEP: A New Option for HIV Prevention
Injectable PrEP is a new option for HIV prevention. It is a single, long-acting injection that is given every two months.
Come See Us At Pride!
Get ready to join The Project of Primary Health Care in celebrating Pride Month and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community! As a long-standing advocate and supporter, we invite you to visit our booth/ mobile health unit at Capital City Pride on June 9 -11. We'll be offering...
Pansexual Awareness Day
Pansexual Awareness Day is coming up on May 24th. This is a day to raise awareness about pansexuality and to promote inclusivity and understanding of this identity. Janelle Monáe came out as pansexual in 2018, and it became the Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary’s...
Celebrating 30 Years of Empowerment: Join Us for Our Anniversary Event!
We are thrilled to announce that The Project of Primary Health Care is celebrating a significant milestone in its journey of serving and empowering the community. It's our 30th anniversary since being recognized as a 501c3 non-profit organization, and we want to...
T-Shirt Design Contest
Help us design The Project's shirts for this year's Capital City Pride fest. Submit your t-shirt design centering arounf the theme of "Take Pride in Your Status" - encouraging people to get tested for HIV/STI.
Medicaid
Attention PHC patients with Medicaid coverage in Iowa! Ensure your information is up to date with Iowa HHS. Call (800) 338-8366 for assistance and make sure to respond to any mail from Iowa HHS promptly. We’re here to support you.
An Open Letter on International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31 is recognized as International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is an annual event celebrated around the world! The purpose is to celebrate transgender and non-binary individuals while bringing awareness to the discrimination we are still battling....
Anal Cancer: What you need to know!
Anal cancer is different than colorectal cancer, and you might be at risk if you have HPV.
HIV Support Group Winter 2023
Support group for people living with HIV in-person and virtual options available.
HIV Support Group
HIV support group is now virtual.
National HIV Testing Day
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD).
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