Housing Programs For Hiv Patients

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Ohio: Program Helps HIV Patients With Housing

An estimated 2,800 people in central Ohio had HIV/AIDS at the end of 2003. According to a survey coordinated by the Columbus AIDS Task Force and analyzed by AIDS Housing of Washington, most central Ohioans with HIV/AIDS cannot afford the $499 a... Read more »

The Philippines: House OKs Revised HIV, AIDS Program Law

The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a bill to strengthen the country's comprehensive policy on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. The House Bill 6751, also known as the Revised Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy and Program Act... Read more »

Michigan: HIV/AIDS Patients in Region Face Unique Housing Challenges

Tina Counterman, a social worker at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center's (SHRC) AIDS Care Program, Midland, Michigan. emphasizes the importance of stable housing for individuals with HIV infection or AIDS. She explains that without proper housing,... Read more »

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How do I find out about the HIV patient assistance program

My husband has facial lipoatropy and had the procedure done one time in miami while we lived there, we now live in ny freeport long island. To be exact can we find a doctor that can assist him in getting this services. Help is very depressed about...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

There are two agents approved for treatment of HIV-related facial lipoatrophy in the United States. Sculptra was approved over 5 years ago and here is a <a href="http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/dermiklaboratoriesinc-302/"... Read more »

Radiesse/Sculptra patient assistance programs

What is Radiesse/Sculptra and how can I get this with the PAP[Pharmeceutical Assistance Program]?...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Radiesse and Sculptra are facial fillers that are approved for treatment of HIV lipoatrophy. If you go to this <a href="http://www.lipoatrophyhiv.com/page.asp?ID=1962" target=_new>web site</a> link you can download the... Read more »

Concerns Careing from HIV patient (CARING FOR AN HIV/AIDS PATIENT AT HOME)

I recently started caring from my brother who has Full blown AIDS with Cryptococcus meningitis. I wasnt paranoid about it until my toddler covered herself over with his throw and suddenly got a rash on both her arms and face. She had been inside all...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We don't use the term "Full Blown AIDS" anymore, because in reality there is no such thing as "Partially Blown AIDS." I'm delighted you are caring for your brother in his time of need. I wish all AIDS patients had... Read more »

How Risky is Bath House

I am new to the gay world and want to visit a bath house but always heard bath houses are a high risk place to get HIV. I would like to know if one can get infected with HIV just from being in a bath house, say by just accidentally getting into...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Newbie,Places, be they bathhouses, airplanes or rectories (gosh, that even sounds dirty), are not intrinsically risky. Actions, such as unprotected sex, are!To specifically answer your question, no, you cannot get infected with HIV just form... Read more »

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patient assistance programs

Posted by douglass, 3 Replies

hey everybody- just wanted to let you know that there are some great patient assistance programs out there for alot of your hiv needs- for free meds go to your local social services office-for treatment of facial fat loss look up sculptra and... Read more »

cities with financial and housing assistance for hiv+

Posted by positive2741, 6 Replies

Me and my bf are both positive and were looking to move to somewhere with better assistance and programs for people with hiv. We currently stay in ms and Memphis,TN area and have had very bad luck over the past 4 years finding and keeping jobs in... Read more »

HOUSING FOR A VET

Posted by Anonymous

My name is Normen, & I am a case manager of a patient in the Veterans Admin domiciliary in Los Angeles. I am trying to help him transition to a living environment that would accommodate both he & his dog. We are really having a hard time... Read more »

Housing Search

Posted by Anonymous

Hello!

Been living with AIDS for almost three years now (still fighting for disability) not able to work and being forced to move. I've been accepted into a housing program but have to find new home for me and my dog. I understand the reasonable... Read more »

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