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HIV Prevention

HIV Prevention

HIV Prevention


HIV AIDS ICHS

Our mission at ICHS is to provide you with easy access to PrEP and sexual health services. We firmly believe that everyone has the right to affordable, complete, and confidential HIV/STI testing, treatment, and PrEP services.

HIV/STI testing

Know your status! People between the ages 15 and 65 should get tested for HIV at least once. At your next visit, ask your provider if an HIV screening is right for you.

ICHS provides low-cost, rapid STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing and treatment for patients of all ages. Our Shoreline team offers walk-in and scheduled appointments. Call us at 206.533.2600.

What is PrEP?

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It's a pill you take daily to reduce your chances of getting HIV if you are HIV negative. It helps before you're infected, so HIV can't settle into your body and spread. If taken every day, your level of protection is around 99 percent.

PrEP is not a vaccine or a cure for HIV. PrEP will not treat HIV. It doesn't protect you from other sexually transmitted diseases. You'll still need condoms for that. PrEP also doesn't prevent pregnancy. You should visit your doctor every three months for an HIV test and follow-up care while you're taking PrEP.

Are you eligible for PrEP?

It doesn't matter what your gender identity and sexual orientation are. PrEP is an option for someone in any of these situations:

  • In an ongoing relationship with an HIV-positive partner
  • Has sex with multiple partners and doesn't always use condoms
  • Injects drugs or shares needles

If you think you may be eligible for PrEP, please contact us by email or call 206-533-2666.

PrEP at a pharmacy

PrEP with a nurse

Visit our pharmacy at our International District, Holly Park, and Shoreline clinics. Your pharmacist will:

  • Answer your questions about PrEP
  • Discuss other ways to stay safe
  • Order your lab tests
  • Start your PrEP prescription!

International District Clinic Pharmacy
Tuesday
9:00 am-4:00 pm

Holly Park Clinic Pharmacy
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 am-4:00 pm

Shoreline Clinic Pharmacy
Wednesday
8:30 am-5:00 pm

Walk in or make an appointment at our Bellevue clinic. Your nurse will: 

  • Answer your questions about PrEP
  • Discuss other ways to stay safe
  • Order your lab tests
  • Help you start your PrEP prescription!

Bellevue Medical Clinic
Monday-Friday
8:00 am-5:00 pm

Providers offering HIV prevention services

Where to get HIV prevention services

International District Medical & Dental Clinic

International District Medical & Dental Clinic
Address
720 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
Get Directions
Phone

206.788.3700
(main line & after hours)

711 (TTY)

Holly Park Medical & Dental Clinic

Holly Park Medical & Dental Clinic
Address
3815 S Othello St
Seattle, WA 98118
Get Directions
Phone

206.788.3500
(main line & after hours)

711 (TTY)

Shoreline Medical & Dental Clinic

Shoreline Medical & Dental Clinic
Address
16549 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
Get Directions
Phone

206.533.2600
(main line & after hours)

711 (TTY)

Bellevue Medical & Dental Clinic

Bellevue Medical & Dental Clinic
Address
1050 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
Get Directions
Phone

425.373.3000
(main line & after hours)

711 (TTY)

ICHS awarded $1 million to expand HIV prevention services

As part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, ICHS has been awarded federal grant funding totaling nearly $1 million to expand linguistically and culturally appropriate HIV prevention services for Asian American patients.

ICHS Bellevue Clinic staff photo 2022
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