Programs That Help 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 »

Massachusetts: Trained Community Health Workers From Local Program Help Homeless HIV Patients Overcome a Variety of Issues

Around 80 HIV patients in Greater Boston participate in the Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment program. It is operated by the nonprofit Partners in Health, which is best known for its global work. Started in 1997, PACT assigns trained... Read more »

New York: Nutrition Program to Help HIV/AIDS Patients Stay Healthier

Syracuse, New York-based AIDS Community Resources (ACR) will participate in a nine-county program across central and Northern New York that will provide a nutrition program for AIDS patients who are now living longer thanks to medical treatment... 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 »

Info on Sculptra patient assistance program

This really isn't a question. For the people looking for Sculptra treatment, ck out the Sculptra website. I live in MN, the company pays for the drug, so i only have to pay for the injection--my ID dr. office does it fairly cheap...hope this...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks for posting. There is a patient assistance program for Sculptra and if you visit the web site at this <a href="http://www.sculptra.us/us/default.aspx" target=_new>link</a> they have a feature that allows you to... 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 »

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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 »

HIV Website Needs Programming Help

Posted by Dave1969

Hi,

I work for a website called www.BeOneCity.com. We are a social network and informational website for HIV positive people. We are looking for a computer programmer to help with some changes that we need to make to our site plus some maintenance.... Read more »

HIV Program Director , PA

Posted by Anonymous

York Health Corporation

HIV Program Director
Director of a multi-title collaboration providing primary care and HIV management for approximately 330 patients. Position requires health and human service experience, budget management, grant writing... Read more »

Review HIV/AIDS Program Materials

Posted by Anonymous

The American Red Cross Wants You To Help Review HIV/AIDS Program Materials

Application Deadline: Friday, May 9, 2003

For more information
Contact Shauna R. Cooper at (703) 206-6986 or coopers@usa.redcross.org

The American Red Cross National... Read more »

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