Our Mission
The mission of the Specialty Care Clinic is to improve HIV/AIDS patients’ quality and duration of life by providing comprehensive high-quality, cost-efficient outpatient care in a collaborative relationship with the community.
Our Team
The team at the Specialty Care Clinic includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a medical assistant, case managers, AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP) specialist and client service assistants. Dr. Elliot Raizes, an infectious diseases physician, has served as the medical director for the Specialty Care Clinic since 2001.
What We Do
The Specialty Care Clinic provides comprehensive primary care and case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This care includes physical examinations, laboratory testing, prescription medication including anti-retroviral therapy, prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic infections, management of HIV-related conditions, immunizations and preventive services, and referrals to other healthcare specialists when needed.
Each patient at our clinic has their own case manager to identify and address any barriers to care or medical and non-medical needs. Case managers can assist with arranging transportation or providing referrals for other social services such as substance abuse treatment, counseling, and patient support groups.
Any HIV positive persons residing in the Northeast Health District are eligible for services. Patients must provide proof of a positive HIV antibody test, their name, address, phone contact information and proof of income. The Specialty Care Clinic services are highly confidential, but not anonymous.
The Specialty Care Clinic will accept patient referrals from a variety of sources including private physicians, AIDS Athens, county health departments/HIV testing sites, and local hospitals. Referrals are accepted by phone, fax or written referral forms. Self-referrals are accepted. Patients are admitted to the clinic by appointment.
Patient Forms
For new, current and reactivating patients: below are some of the forms necessary to create/update your patient records. C...
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Health Services
Our health care team is trained to provide you with excellent HIV/AIDS healthcare. Our medical director, Dr. Elliott Raizes, is an infectious ...
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Case Management
Case Managers identify areas of client needs and link them to resources and services needed to stabilize and improve their quality of life. Progr...
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