HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS

HIV Testing
The Florida Department of Health in Jackson County offers HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Testing:

• $31.00 Fee for Rapid testing and/or blood draw.
• Testing is confidential
• Anonymous testing is available upon request (instead of giving your name, you will be identified by a unique number)
• Partner notification services are available
• Testing is offered by appointment

All fees are subject to sliding fee schedule with proof of household income. For more information about HIV/AIDS, call 850-526-2412. 

PrEP
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at very high risk for HIV take HIV medicines daily to lower their chances of getting infected. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body. It is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed but is much less effective when not taken consistently.

PrEP may be a good option for you if:

• Your partner lives with HIV
• Your partner’s HIV status is not known
• You've had an STD in the past 6 months
• You use injection drugs
• Your partner uses injection drugs

Daily PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by more than 90%. Among people who inject drugs, it reduces the risk by more than 70%. Your risk of getting HIV from sex can be even lower if you combine PrEP with condoms and other prevention methods.

PrEP should be taken every day. People who take PrEP should see their health care provider every 3 months for follow-up and prescription refills.

PrEP is covered by most insurance programs. If you don't have insurance, you can get medication assistance to help pay for the PrEP.

For more information about PrEP, contact our clinic at 850-526-2412.

Clinic Services
Our clinic specializes in providing medical care for person living with HIV and AIDS. We see patients by appointment.

If you are HIV-positive and want more information about medical services, call the Florida Department of Health in Jackson County at 850-526-2412.

AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP/Premium Plus)
This program provides medication to low-income people who are living with HIV. The medications treat HIV disease and certain opportunistic infections. Eligibility is based on 400% of federal poverty level or less for program, current (less than 6 months old) CD4 and Viral load labs and current prescriptions for HIV medications.

To schedule and appointment or for a medication pick up, call 850-526-2412.