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Diseases & Conditions |Frequently Requested Topics| HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS

AIDS.ORG
The mission of AIDS.ORG is to help prevent HIV infections and to improve the lives of those affected by HIV and AIDS by providing education and facilitating the free and open exchange of knowledge at an easy-to-find centralized website.
AIDS Research Center: Bastyr University
Information about research studies of use of complementary & alternative medicine for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
AIDSinfo - English or Espanol
A comprehensive HIV/AIDS resource compiled by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Links to brochures and fact sheets, guidelines, drugs and clinical trials.
 
CDC-Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention
An authoritative site on AIDS. CDC's HIV mission is to prevent HIV infection and reduce
the incidence of HIV-related illness and death. Can be difficult to read.
 
HIV InSite
Comprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.
How to Protect Yourself from AIDS - English or Espanol
An easy to read fact sheet from the Food and Drug Administration.
Project Inform - HIV / AIDS Treatment Information and Advocacy - English or Espanol
Project Inform is a national nonprofit, community based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic. This site provides vital information on the diagnosis and treatment of HIV disease, advocates for enlightened regulatory, research, and funding policies; and helps people to make informed choices and to choose hope over despair.
 
Social Security Benefits For People Living With HIV/AIDS
Information about how to apply for disability benefits. How the system works, and what to expect.

Local Resources

Fan Free Clinic (Richmond, VA)
Free testing, counseling and information about HIV/AIDS.
 
Virginia Commonwealth University HIV/AIDS Center
Anonymous testing and counseling by appointment. No charge.
 
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
HIV testing and counseling are available by appointment. Serves the City of Richmond,Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. The clinic is located in the Carytown section of Richmond.
 
Virginia STD/AIDS Hotline- Virginia Department of Health
(800)533-4148 or email. Confidential, individualized answers to questions. HIV/AIDS information, counseling and service referrals for Virginians.

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MedlinePlus Health Topic: AIDS - English or Espanol
An expansive list of reveiwed topical Web sites from the National Library of Medicine that include
interactive health tutorials, medicaldictionaries, low-literacy resources, news and
directories.

Last updated 8/4/08

 

 
 

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