patti beauchamp

Sexually Transmitted Disease, HIV/AIDS (443) 523-1740
Enfermedades Transmisibles

• HIV/AIDS Education
• HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing
• HIV/AIDS Case Management/Support Services
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing & Treatment

HIV/AIDS Education
HIV/AIDS EDUCATION

Public presentations are given upon request to community agencies including schools, churches, social organizations, and businesses. The Health Department regularly participates in community health fairs as a means to provide outreach. HIV information is provided regularly in Addictions , Family Planning , Healthy Start and STD programs.

HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing
HIV rapid testing is available for eligible clients. Anonymous and confidential testing is offered to the public at no charge. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are accommodated whenever possible. Each client receives client-centered pretest counseling to promote behavior change to prevent infection, or if infected, to prevent transmission to others. All clients who test positive are referred and assisted in accessing HIV specialty medical care, partner notification and referral services, case management, and any other available supportive service.

HIV/AIDS Case Management/Support Services
Medical and/or non-medical case management services are available to all HIV infected clients in Somerset County. Medical case management is a collaborative, ongoing process that assists clients in gaining timely and coordinated access to medical care, psychosocial, and other supportive services as needed. Non-medical case management provides assistance in accessing appropriate services on an as-need basis without regular follow-up. Referrals are accepted from providers or patients themselves.

HIV SEROPOSITIVE CLINIC

The Health Department hosts a monthly clinic to provide HIV specialty medical care. Services are provided by Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. Fees are based on a sliding scale fee for non-insured clients. Private clinicians may refer clients for consultation as needed. Residency in Somerset County is not required.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Screening & Treatment
A free clinic is scheduled one day per week to provide clinician evaluation and treatment. Patients are seen on an appointment basis.