Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV , damages the immune system and interferes with the body’s ability to fight infection and disease. AIDS is a chronic immune system disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
If you are living with HIV and need help with housing, medication, or medical care, our patient care programs are here for you.
The Florida Ryan White Part B Program provides services to eligible clients residing in all counties of Florida. Services are fully funded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 administered by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB). Ryan White funding fills gaps in care for people living with HIV not covered by other resources.
Although there is no “cure” for HIV, it can be controlled with the use of special medications and proper medical care. The medicines used to treat HIV are called antiretroviral therapy.
Call MCR Health Southwest Health Center for more information about getting tested for HIV.
941-708-8500
Hepatitis C Program
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a blood-borne virus that can cause serious liver damage.
Hepatitis C killsmoreAmericansthan 60 other reportable infectiousdiseasescombined.
Who is most at risk for hepatitis C infection?
Babyboomersare infected with chronic HCVinfection at higher rates