The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade is partnered with Care Resource for an HIV testing and treatment program called Test and Treat Rapid Access (TTRA). The goals of this program 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 the 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. 237
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
