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DESIGNATED AIDS CENTER (DAC) for Western New York
ECMC Patient Care Services (716-898-4119)
ECMC Expanded Outreach/Linkage Initiative for Newly Diagnosed HIV+ Patients (716-898-5746)
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Clinical services for persons with HIV infection & Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) started at ECMC in 1984. Now known as Immunodeficiency Services, the department formed in 1988 in response to a growing need and was named the Designated AIDS Center (DAC) for the Western New York region by New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute in October 1989.
ECMC's Immuno-deficiency Services Department is a resource center that provides HIV/AIDS clinical consultation and educational services to the Western New York community. Newly diagnosed HIV+ patients may be linked to care through the ECMC Expanded Testing and Outreach/Linkage Initiative by calling 716-898-5829.
Department physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists are on the faculty of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and School of Pharmacy. The department has grown significantly since its inception, to include over forty professionals who deliver care to more than 1200 clients.
Immunodeficiency Services also plays a leading educational role in the Western New York community. Staff members routinely speak to community groups and schools, and provide updated AIDS information to area health care providers through it's Clinical Education Program (CEI) and various other educational programs. See What is CEI, Mini Residency Program and WREC for information regarding these and other training programs.
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IMMUNODEFICIENCY SERVICES (Contact ECMC: 716-898-4119)
M-F 8:30 am - 04:30 pm
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Primary Clinical Care (Service Hrs: M-F 8:30am-04:30pm)
Provides State-of-the-Art ARV therapy and treatment of HIV/AIDS and a wide variety of related medical conditions including Hepatitis C, women’s health, sexually transmitted diseases, smoking cessation, drug monitoring, side effects and resistance testing, and a complete and comprehensive annual physical is provided. Referrals to specialty clinics can be arranged as needed.
Nutritional Counseling
Comprehensive nutritional counseling by a full-time registered dietician offering recommendations for healthy and well balanced eating with nutritional support.
Womens HIV Services
Comprehensive prenatal care and gynecological (GYN) treatment for women with HIV infection is provided in conjunction with Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Department of GYN/OB and Pediatrics.
Rapid Testing
ECMC offers FREE walk-in counseling and testing. Know your test results in 20-minutes, the Oraquick rapid HIV antibody test is offered M-F 8:30-4:00 PM.
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ECMC Expanded Testing and Outreach/Linkage Initiative
The NYS HIV Testing Law mandates providers to link newly diagnosed HIV+ patients to care. This new ECMC initiative provides clinical staff that is available to assist with HIV posttest counseling, facilitate both linkage to care and scheduling of new patient appointments. Call 716-898-5829
Research
Therapeutic monitoring; new Antiretroviral drugs development
Expanded Access Program
Patients can participate in clinical trials for new medications not currently available.
Independent Study
Research epidemiology; new drug therapies; drug interactions, HIV immunology collaboration.
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Case Management
Integrated clinical and social care, providing assistance with housing, insurance benefits, family issues, financial, referral services, need assessment, with counseling for both client and caregiver.
Substance Use Counseling Services
Early intervention for chemically dependent clients that includes counseling, linkage to care, and prevention services.
Support Groups
Patients can share their HIV/AIDS experiences with others in some of the many support groups we offer. They include, "Women of Today", a women's luncheon support group, MSM Luncheon Support Group for GBT, Peer Support Group, Fuzeon Support Group and HEP C Support Group.
Psychological Evaluation and Counseling
Care for the mental Health and emotional stability of patients as it relates to HIV/AIDS and therapies.
Neuropsychiatric Services
Offers a comprehensive neurological evaluation for HIV-infected clients.
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Pharmacological Adherence
Drug monitoring, assessment, outcomes, resistance testing, and counseling regarding HIV/AIDS drug therapies, drug interactions and adherence counseling.
Education
HIV education for patients, families, clinical and international providers. State of the art training for physicians, community providers and clinicians.
Pastoral Care Services
Spirutual support and counseling services are available to clients and their family members through AIDS Family Services in association with Immunodeficiency Services.
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