Great! We need you! The following organizations support Iowans living with or impacted by HIV, hepatitis C and related conditions. Stop HIV Iowa is proud to partner with these groups.
We are always looking for ways in which we can help end the HIV epidemic. Have ideas? Want to be added to this partner organization list? Contact us.
Iowa HIV and Hepatitis Community Planning Group (CPG)
The Iowa HIV and Hepatitis Community Planning Group (CPG) is a group of volunteers that advises the Bureau of HIV, STI and Hepatitis at Iowa HHS. CPG members come from many different backgrounds. What group members have in common is a connection to HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis—or a connection to groups disproportionately impacted by those conditions. CPG members include people living with HIV, people working in HIV prevention or care, community advocates, public health professionals and more!
CPG seeks to make sure that Iowa has an inclusive and participatory planning and evaluation process for the delivery of prevention and care services to those living with HIV.
Reviews epidemiological data and highlights implications for current and future service provision
Reviews and discusses select core components of federal (notably HRSA and CDC) grant applications and work plans
Reviews prevention and care programmatic models and offers recommendations to strengthen programming, enhance services response, identifies gaps in programming, and highlights emerging population groups or needs
Provides feedback to Iowa HHS's federal funders and partners on grant applications and planning processes
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide plans for prevention and care services
Receives briefings on initiatives and programs that complement prevention and care service delivery, including partner services, substance use prevention and treatment, mental health services, educational programs, corrections programs, and housing initiatives
Recommends policy changes and structural approaches that:
Support the delivery of prevention and care services in Iowa
Support behaviors that reduce the chances of disease transmission
Reduce stigma associated with HIV and hepatitis
Promote positive health outcomes for people living with HIV and/or hepatitis
CPG meets every other month. In 2025, all meetings will be held in person; a virtual option will be available, as well.
Meeting dates for 2025 are coming soon!
Would you like to learn more about CPG or become a member?
If you have questions about CPG or about the membership application, please contact Biz McChesney. She can be reached at (515) 242-5149 or biz.mcchesney@hhs.iowa.gov.
Positive Iowans Taking Charge (PITCH)
PITCH is a community group led by and for Iowans living with HIV/AIDS. PITCH seeks to provide encouragement, educational opportunities and a sense of community.
There is healing, understanding, and joy in spending time with and getting to know others who have traveled a similar journey. PITCH offers:
Educational opportunities
Events (including monthly meet & greets and an annual wellness summit)
Prevention Advisory Board at The Project at Primary Health Care
Des Moines, IA
The Project of Primary Health Care's Prevention Advisory Board brings together diverse voices from across Central Iowa, representing the communities PHC serves. Board members contribute to impactful events, projects, and initiatives aimed at testing, preventing, and treating HIV and STIs in Iowa.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. To show our appreciation, members receive compensation for their time.
Meetings are held once a month for 1.5 hours, and we kindly ask members to prioritize attendance. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply to join us.
