The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, along with First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon, are highlighting their PrEP/HIV prevention program during Pride Month. This initiative offers residents confidential HIV testing, safe sex education, and access to preventive medications like PrEP and PEP. The program includes individual risk assessments, counseling, and ongoing support for those at risk of HIV. Financial assistance is available, covering services and medications, regardless of insurance status.
For more information, call the First Choice Healthcare Clinic nearest you: Kewanee 309-852-5272, Colona 309-792-4011, or Toulon 309-852-3115, or visit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The new PrEP/HIV Prevention grant includes:
- Completely confidential and inclusive safe sex education, including how to reduce the risk of HIV transmission
- HIV testing for general screening or post-exposure to HIV
- Assessment of individual risk and potential need for PrEP or PEP treatment
- Counseling about PrEP and PEP treatment and necessary monitoring
- Prescribing prophylactic PrEP medication (Oral or Injectable) OR
- Prescribing PEP medication to reduce the risk of HIV after a possible exposure
