blog: news and updates
National HIV Testing Day
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD).
Smoking Cessation Group
Are you ready to commit to quitting smoking? That’s half the battle. Now that you’re taking this big step, we’re here to help!
Why do we talk about our pronouns so much?
It has become popular for people who work in public health and social services fields, as well as activists, community organizers, and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community to share their pronouns in social settings. But why is this so important to these groups and what...
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for clients of The Project who are living with HIV and participating in case management services. In order to receive funds, you need to have tried to receive assistance from another organization or government entity prior to...
At-Home HIV Testing Increases Access to Tests and Prevention
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HIV Prevention Team at The Project launched an at-home HIV testing program through telehealth. By mailing at-home testing kits to clients and providing support via Zoom the team was able to continue to provide access to...
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day: Roger’s Story
Roger has been living with HIV for more than 28 years. In honor of national HIV/AIDs and Aging Awareness Day, he shared his story with The Project.
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...
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