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The University of Virginia Infectious Diseases Clinic has provided excellence in medical management of people with HIV/AIDS since 1986. The clinic has received a Ryan White Title IIIb grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau to expand and enhance HIV primary care in a 52 county area in the western half of Virginia. Early intervention and state-of-the-art treatment by HIV specialists are crucial in promoting the health of those living with HIV/AIDS. A family-centered approach is provided to empower clients and families in the management of HIV infection.
More detailed information about the clinic and general information about HIV are available from the patient manual; the manual is also available for download in PDF format here.
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Testing and counseling
Clients receive face-to-face pre- and post-test counseling according to Virginia state law. The clinic's nurse educator acts as a liaison between our clinic and state and local health departments.
HIV Management
Clinicians with experience and expertise in HIV management provide clinical assessment, measurement and interpretation of CD4 and viral load tests, and treatment with medications.
Women's Health
Comprehensive prenatal, post-partum, and gynecological care including colposcopy are available at the clinic.
Social Services
Social workers are available to assist with transportation, housing, food, and other community resources.
Substance Abuse
A counselor is available for substance abuse assessments and on-site counseling for those who are either unable or unwilling to pursue such in their locality.
Education
Educational sessions on a variety of HIV-related topics are provided at least once a month. Educational handouts, pamphlets, brochures, and videos are available in the clinic.
Consumer Involvement
Clients are encouraged to be involved in decisions regarding their personal health care regimens. In addition, clients may participate in the client advisory board to provide input on future program planning.
All services are provided in consultation with the client's primary care provider.
The University of Virginia Health System provides indigent care for patients requiring financial assistance. Financial screening is required.
Family-Centered
ClinicThe Family-Centered Clinic of the Ryan White Program was established to make it easier for women to receive care for HIV infection through the clinic, although any HIV-infected client may be seen in the clinic. On-site providers from the University of Virginia Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology provide women's health care for HIV-infected clients, and pediatric HIV care is provided for children with HIV infection.
The mission of family-centered care is to:
PO Box 800545
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0545
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