In the age of same-day delivery and one-click subscriptions, it’s tempting to turn to online-only PrEP providers like Hims, Freddy, or Mistr. They promise convenience, privacy, and fast access to HIV prevention—no awkward waiting rooms, no need to leave your house. And for some, that may sound like the dream.
But here’s the thing: you deserve more than a subscription.
You deserve care that sees you as a whole person, not just a set of checkboxes on a form. That’s where local providers like Invested Health Center with experience and focus on PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP come in. Whether it’s in-person or via telehealth, local, comprehensive PrEP care offers a level of connection, continuity, and compassion that the big-name digital vendors simply can’t match.
✅ Online PrEP Services Have Their Place—but They’re Not the Whole Story
Let’s give credit where it’s due: online PrEP services have helped expand access, especially for people in areas with limited HIV prevention options. They’ve made it easier to start the conversation. And for that, we’re grateful.
But convenience isn’t the same as care.
When you work with a telehealth company that’s based hundreds or thousands of miles away, you’re getting a product, not a relationship. You’re getting a prescription, not a provider who knows you, checks in with you, and sees what else might be going on.
👩⚕️ Why Local Providers (Like Us) Are the Better Option
At Invested Health Center, we’re not just here to refill your PrEP. We’re here to support your entire health journey.
1. We Know Your Community—and You
We live where you live. We understand the cultural, social, and even transportation challenges you might face in east and southern Orlando. Our team speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and we’re trained to meet the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
We’re not guessing who you are. We’re learning it, one visit at a time.
2. More Than PrEP
Online vendors may give you a lab order and a three-month refill. We give you so much more:
- Comprehensive HIV/STI testing and treatment
- Mental health check-ins and resources
- Primary care services like physicals, vaccinations, chronic disease management
- Sexual health education and coaching
- Rapid same-day appointments if something changes or you’re worried
Your health doesn’t exist in a silo. Neither should your PrEP care.
3. Access to a Real Provider—Not Just a Chatbot
When you call us, you get a real person. When you have a question, concern, or symptom, you’re not waiting days for a reply from an anonymous platform—you’re getting same-day support from someone you know.
And if you prefer telehealth? No problem—we offer virtual visits too. The difference is: we’re still here, locally, if you ever need us in person.
4. We’re With You for the Long Haul
At Invested, we’re not just thinking about your PrEP refill today—we’re thinking about your health in five, ten, twenty years. We track your labs over time. We remember when you said you were nervous about a new relationship. We’re the team you can count on when life changes.
🧠 Health Is Personal. Your Provider Should Be, Too.
Choosing a provider for PrEP is more than a medical decision—it’s a trust decision. You’re trusting someone with your health, your identity, your future.
That trust shouldn’t be built on automated emails or generic intake forms. It should be built on conversations, continuity, and compassion.
So yes, online PrEP services can help start the journey. But when you’re ready to take control of your sexual health with people who truly see you, support you, and advocate for you?
Come local. Come to a provider who’s invested—in your health, your life, and your story.
📍Invested Health Center is located in east Orlando, proudly serving patients throughout Orange and Osceola Counties. Whether you’re starting PrEP for the first time, switching from an online service, or just looking for healthcare that meets you where you are—we’re here. Let’s talk.
Because you deserve more than just a prescription. You deserve a partner in your health.
