The Florida Department of Health in Broward County partnered with Care Resource to launch an HIV treatment program in 2017 called Test and Treat. The goals of Test and Treat are to increase access to medication for those newly diagnosed with HIV or returning to care, and link newly diagnosed patients to care immediately.
Increasing data shows there is a medical benefit when HIV treatment is initiated immediately, particularly during the early stage of the infection.
“Starting medicine immediately lowers the amount of virus in the blood. This is important for the health of the individual and decreases transmission of the virus. When people with HIV start treatment and become undetectable, their chance of transmitting the virus becomes virtually zero. People without insurance or with inadequate coverage can also receive a 30-day supply of medication the same day.” – Steven Santiago, MD, Chief Medical Officer
BENEFITS
- Fast access to medical care.
- Fast access to supportive services.
- Lower risk of serious infections.
- Very low risk of transmission.
SAME-DAY, EARLY TREATMENT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
For information on accessing the Test and Treat program,
Contact: 305-576-1234, ext. 158.
Care Resource offers free, confidential HIV counseling and rapid testing to everyone. In addition to offering services at our offices, we also offer counseling and testing through mobile units at several community locations. Please visit www.careresource.org/testing-hours-locations
Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We have facilities located in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. We provide comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of our pediatric, adolescent and adult populations. For more information, please visit www.careresource.org.
