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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HIV and how does it spread?2025-01-06T10:25:30-05:00

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that affects your immune system. It spreads through contact with certain body fluids, like blood and sexual fluids.

What are the signs of HIV?2025-01-06T10:25:59-05:00

Early signs can feel like the flu, such as fever, tiredness, and sore throat. Later on, people may lose weight or have swollen lymph nodes.

How can I get tested for HIV?2025-01-06T10:26:39-05:00

You can get tested at health clinics, hospitals, or use home test kits.

What’s the difference between HIV and AIDS?2025-01-06T10:27:08-05:00

HIV is the virus, and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the late stage of HIV when the immune system is very weak.

Additional Information

Transportation

Prevention

Testing

Education and Counseling

Treatment

Low to No Cost

Transportation2025-01-06T10:28:21-05:00

Services include transportation to and from the specified clinic. Some clinics also offer mobile testing, which visits scheduled sites to provide testing. Additionally, there are physicians who travel to patients to conduct tests for individuals, couples, and groups.

Prevention2025-01-06T10:28:49-05:00

Preventions services may include treatment options for those already living with HIV to help ensure that they do not transmitt disease to others. But this clolumn focuses on kits locations provide that may have condoms, dental dams, or even pamphlets that give more information, because education is our #1 defense against the transmision of diseases.

Prevention Services include Condom Distribution as well as PrEP and PEP Prescription and Distribution.

Testing2025-01-06T10:29:14-05:00

These Locations Offer Testing for HIV and STDs and if they accept walk-ins or require appointments. The time in which you recieve your results may vary from 15 minutes to 2 weeks depending where you go.

Education and Counseling2025-01-06T10:30:01-05:00

Education from a healthcare provider to a patient regarding HIV care involves:

Understanding HIV: Explaining what HIV is, how it affects the body, and the difference between HIV and AIDS.

Treatment Information: This includes how to take medications properly and the importance of adherence.

Preventive Measures: Information on preventing the transmission of HIV to others, including safer sex practices and the importance of using condoms.

Lifestyle and Wellness: Advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise, and mental health support to improve overall well-being.

Handling Side Effects: Instructions on how to manage or report side effects from medications or treatment.

Support Resources: Providing information on support groups, counseling services, and community resources for additional help and support.

 

Counseling from a healthcare provider to a patient regarding HIV care involves:

Offers personalized support to address specific concerns, challenges, and emotional aspects of living with HIV.
Approach: Involves interactive discussions, emotional support, and tailored advice based on the individual’s unique situation. It’s more about understanding and guiding.

Treatment2025-01-06T10:30:18-05:00

HIV perscriptions, such as PreP & PeP are distributed and and possibly refilled at this location.

Low to No Cost2025-01-06T10:30:37-05:00

Most insurances are accepted at this site, resulting in minimal to no cost for patients seeking care, which includes testing or prescription refills. Additionally, programs such as the Ryan White Program may provide free testing, treatment, and other services.

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