HIV Primary Care
The Infectious Disease Practice of University Hospital includes a Ryan White-funded outpatient center for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS infection in adults ages 16 and older. We provide quality medical care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and offer multi-specialty care onsite. We work with all people regardless of their sexual orientation, race or ability to pay.
To learn more about your eligibility for the Ryan White Program, click below:
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The following services are available to our Ryan White patients:
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Our LIGHT Program (Linking Individuals to Get HIV Treatment) is available for all our new patients and those returning to care. Our staff will work with you to address any financial and/or psychosocial barriers and help you navigate the clinic flow.
- Primary care with an assigned HIV specialist
- Health Education and adherence counseling
- Nutrition Counseling
- Social Services-Case management for housing/shelter and resource assistance
For more information, please call 973-972-1176 or you may visit:
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Medical Case Managers are here to help you problem solve some of the everyday challenges that come with living with HIV, such as protecting yourself and others from HIV and other STD’s, managing medications and dealing with depression and anxiety.
Medical case managers will help determine if you are eligible for the following programs:
- Insurance for doctor visits and prescription drugs
- Financial and income benefits
- transportation
- housing
- food
- dental care
- support groups
- mental health care and addiction treatment
For more information, please contact Sandra Haim, BSN, MPH at 973-972-4698
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Our financial counselor will help you understand the different types of financial help available. She will screen for eligibility for financial assistance programs, including Medicaid, ADDP (AIDS Drugs Distribution Program), PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled), Medicare, NJ Family Care and Charity Care.
For more information, please contact Burinda Aponte at 973-972-6918
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Our clinic is staffed with 2 full-time mental health and substance abuse clinicians and a psychiatrist on site once weekly.
For more information, please contact Madeline Corredor, MSW at 973-972-0746
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A mental health/substance abuse clinician and a physician licensed to prescribe Buprenorphine treatment (Suboxone) are available on site.
For more information, please contact Madeline Corredor, MSW at 973-972-0746
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Clients interested in quitting smoking are offered smoking cessation counseling and medication therapy to quit smoking. Individualized counseling sessions to work on strategies to quit smoking are available to help patients in the quitting process.
For more information, please contact Madeline Corredor, MSW at 973-972-0746
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As a part of our comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment services, the ID Practice offers gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender persons. Our program follows established guidelines by the World Professional Association of Transgender Health and is an important part of a holistic approach to wellness and preventive medicine.
For more information, please contact our clinic at:
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The ID Practice provides routine anal cancer screening as part of its HIV primary care. We offer office-based high resolution anoscopy with biopsy to detect and diagnose anal precancerous lesions and offer office-based treatment (ablative or medical therapy) to patients with anal dysplasia or precancerous lesions.
For more information, please contact our clinic at:
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Board certified gynecologists are available for ID Practice patients for screening, treatment and management of gynecological problems including anoscopy, sexually transmitted diseases, and referrals.
For more information, please contact Anna Haywood, RN, MSN at 973-972-0320
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HIV patients can receive education and mutual encouragement in a private and confidential environment: MSM, Women, Haitian, Hispanic, Hep C support groups meet monthly.
For more information, please contact Madeline Corredor, MSW at 973-972-0746
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- Oral Health Program
- Consumer Advisory Board
- Research Community Advisory Board
For more information, please contact our clinic at:
973-972-5111