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Benefits of Using Primary Health Care’s Pharmacy
Did you know that right next door to our medical clinic we have a pharmacy that patients of The Project of Primary Health Care can use to fill their prescriptions? There are many benefits to using the PHC pharmacy like saving money, time, and receiving more...
Condom Myths and Facts
When looking up information about sex and condoms it can be hard to know what is true, and what is just an urban legend. In honor of National Condom Week, we put on our Mythbusters hats and debunked some condom myths. Condom Myth #1: Size doesn't matter FACT: Using...
Testing 101
Have you been thinking about getting tested for HIV and/or other STI’s but don’t know what to expect? Maybe it’s been awhile and you’re getting cold feet. That’s ok. Here at the Project we are here to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. Here are just a few insights into how our testing appointments work.
Tips for remembering to take your HIV medication
The most important part of managing an HIV diagnosis is remembering to take your medications every day. Skipping days can allow the virus to multiply, attack your immune system or become drug-resistant. If one of your goals for this year is to improve your medication...
Join our Prevention Advisory Board
The Prevention Team of the Project of Primary Health Care is excited to announce the application period for our 2020 Prevention Advisory Board is now open! What is the mission of the Prevention Advisory Board? Our mission is to offer advice on improving the prevention...
HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness
September 18, is the National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. At The Project, we thought you should know a few reasons why it is important in 2019 to recognize older populations living with HIV. With the advancement of treatments for HIV/AIDs it is possible for...
Wellness for Women: Physical Activity for Overall Wellness
Join us for our September meeting of The Project's monthly support and social group for women living with HIV. This month’s topic will cover how to increase your mobility and flexibility Learn how to safely increase your physical activity and become more fit and...
Nutrition and Wellness Program: Crockpot Cooking
Join us for The Project's quarterly Nutrition and Wellness Program! Get ready for fall, and learn how to prepare some tasty and healthy crockpot meals. All clients of The Project who attend will receive a FREE crockpot! Come hungry, and bring a friend. When: Monday,...
Begin: Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management Program
BE HEALTHY. BE FIT. BE HAPPY. This healthy lifestyle program emphasizes eating for good health, weight loss and being physically active. Begin™ is not a “diet”- Begin™ is a plan to help with lifelong wellness. This program will be facilitated by a...
PrEP Copay Cards: Issues and what you need to know
It has come to our attention that the Gilead copay cards for PrEP have new information. When some of our clients have gone to fill their PrEP prescriptions the copay card is coming up as expired. Have no fear, the cards are not expired, and you can still fill your...
HIV Support Group – New Location
The location for the HIV Support Group has changed! When: Wednesdays, 5-6 PM Where: 1200 Valley West Drive Suite 704, West Des Moines, 50266 (Third Floor Conference Room) Every Wednesday evening share information and experiences with an inclusive group of individuals...
National HIV Testing Day
On National HIV Testing Day, June 27, and we chatted with KCCI about the importance of getting tested, and Tommie Clark even got tested on air to show everyone in Central Iowa how easy it is to get tested. During the day we set up our Mobile Health Unit in the parking...
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