HIV Testing | Cerro Gordo County Public Health

HIV/STI services are provided free of charge to anyone seeking testing. Hep C testing is available by request. Clinic staff will review your specific situation with you prior to testing. CG Public Health offers confidential on-site education, prevention, testing, & treatment. We test for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, Hep B & C. Appointments take a minimum of 30 minutes. CG Public Health can enroll clients in PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV prevention. PrEP is a vital part of overall HIV risk reduction. By taking a medication (Truvada) every day, PrEP clients can lower their risk of contracting HIV by nearly 98%. This treatment program has been made available for those who are vulnerable to acquiring HIV from risky sexual or injection drug practices as well as those who have an exclusive relationship with an HIV (+) partner.