Guide to HIV/AIDS Related Resources
September 2008 View PDF En español
Doctor, nurse and dietician locators
American
Academy of HIV Medicine
Promotes excellence in HIV care, has an
optional credentialing program for physicians, nurse practitioners,
physician assistants and pharmacists. The locator searches for
HIV care providers.
1705 DeSales Street, NW, #700, Washington, DC 20036;
toll-free 866-241-9601, phone
202-659-0699; fax 202-659-0976; email info@aahivm.org; English.
American Dietetic Association
Searchable database for a nutrition professional
with expertise in caring for people living with HIV/AIDS.
120 South Riverside Plaza, #2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
phone 800-877-1600 x4844; email findnrd@eatright.org.
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care<br>
Nursing organization responding to HIV.
Local chapters in 29 states may be able to provide assistance locating
HIV/AIDS specialists.
3538 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333;
phone 800-260-6780; fax 330-670-0109; email anac@anacnet.org.
Bureau
of Primary Health Care
Website helps individuals find a clinic
that provides medical care, even if you have no medical insurance
or money.
English.
Gay
& Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
GLMA works to ensure equality in health care
for LGBT individuals and health care professionals. Database has
member providers sensitive to these needs.
459 Fulton Street, #107, San Francisco, CA
94102;
phone 415-255-4547, fax
415-255-4784; email info@glma.org; English.
Healthfinder
Offers links to care providers and information
on dentists, facilities, hospices, long-term care, public health
clinics, support groups, nursing homes, ratings, how to report
fraud, etc.
email healthfinder@nhic.org; English.
HIV
Medicine Association (HIVMA)
Supports medical professionals engaged in HIV medicine in overcoming
the challenges to providing quality health care to patients
with HIV disease. Offers a search for HIV providers and other support
services.
1300 Wilson Boulevard, #300, Arlington, VA 22209;
toll-free 888-844-4372; phone
703-299-1215; fax 703-299-8766; email hivma@idsociety.org; English
& Spanish.
UCSF Anal Neoplasia Research & Treatment Unit
Offers a national list of professionals able to provide high-resolution
anoscopy (HRA) exams for HPV-related dysplasia and cancer.
Mt. Zion Medical Center, 1600 Divisadero Street,
Box 1699, San Francisco, CA 94143-1699;
phone 415-353-7443; email fred.fishman@ucsf.edu; English.
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