APO Downtown

10/24/2025

Need free emergency contraception (EC)? APO and Beacon have you covered! Pick up a Free EC kit at our office, or order yours today ➡️ BeaconReproHealth.org

10/22/2025

Everyone needs support. Be a lifeline for your friends and community members by carrying Narcan (Naloxone). APO offers free Naloxone at both of our locations. Can't make it during business hours? Our downtown location has added a box outside our door full of Narcan that is free to the public.

10/20/2025

Medicaid through MO HealthNet covers important health services for you and your loved ones. Make sure that the state has your current mailing address and contact information so you can get updates about your coverage. Learn more at https://mydss.mo.gov/renew.

10/17/2025

Be an advocate for PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) by sharing information about its effectiveness in preventing HIV. 💊 By openly discussing PrEP, you can inspire others to consider PrEP to prevent HIV.

Interested in PrEP? Give us a call & speak with one of our PrEP Navigators today! 417-881-1900.

10/15/2025

October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). NLAAD was first observed in 2003 by the Hispanic Federation and the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA). NLAAD is an opportunity to help address the disproportionate impact of HIV in Hispanic/Latinx communities, promote HIV testing, and stop HIV stigma.

This observance is also a community mobilization effort that helps promote effective ways to prevent, treat, and stop the transmission of HIV among Hispanic/Latinx people.

10/13/2025

Be a beacon of strength for those living with HIV! Your empathy and understanding create a supportive environment that fosters resilience and well-being. Let’s stand together in compassion and eradicate stigma! 🤗❤️

10/10/2025

🌟 32nd Annual AIDS Walk – Honoring the Journey 🌟
It’s that time of year again for one of our community’s longest-standing traditions: AIDS Walk!
This year we’re honored to have Gilead as our Presenting Sponsor as we come together under the theme Honoring the Journey.
For nearly 45 years, the HIV/AIDS journey has been one of loss, resilience, progress, and hope. On Saturday, October 11th, we’ll gather as a community to remember, reflect, and celebrate. This event is open to everyone – all are welcome.
Event Details
📍 Where: Phelps Grove Park Pavilion
🕘 When: Gather at 9:00 AM | Walk begins at 10:00 AM
💜 What’s Happening:
The Walk – always the heart of the day.
Special Art Project – a community piece that needs your participation.
Rupaw Dog Race – our first-ever pet parade & race! Dress up your furbabies with a costume and stage name, and let them strut their stuff! 🐾👑
How to Get Involved
🎽 Donate now at www.givebutter.com/APOAIDSWalk2025
and skip straight to the t-shirt line the morning of the walk!
💵 Donations will also be accepted at the park on event day.
Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors
✨ Presenting Sponsor: Gilead Sciences
✨ Community Sponsors:
Springfield Black Tie • Alamo Drafthouse Springfield •Barefield & Hays • Charlie Health • The GLO Center • Justice Jewelers • Maxor • Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance • OMB Bank • Rollings Insurance Agency & Associates • Good Shepherd Hospice
Let’s walk together as a community—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and moving forward with hope. 💜

10/08/2025

10/06/2025

Make HIV testing a regular part of your health routine! Knowing your status empowers you to make informed decisions about your health. By demonstrating the importance of regular HIV testing, you lead by example and encourage others to take control. 🌟💪

10/03/2025

You are not your HIV status and living with HIV shouldn't stop you from loving out loud. If someone living with HIV takes their medication as prescribed they can become undetectable. When viral loads are undetectable, HIV cannot be transmitted to your partners through s*xual contact.

Questions about living with HIV or how to become undetectable? Give us a call today at 417-881-1900.

10/01/2025

Free or low-cost health insurance through Missouri Medicaid puts health care within reach. When you're covered, you don’t have to choose between your health and taking care of your family. Call to see if you qualify! FREE local help at 417.881.1900, ask to speak to the Medicaid Enrollment Specialist.