HIV/AIDS Defined
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome. It is caused by a virus called the Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV). HIV negatively affects the body's immune
system, which helps fight off infections and disease.
If you have HIV, your immune system has little ability
to fight off these invaders, and you become open to life
threatening illnesses, like pneumonia or some types of
cancers. Today, AIDS does not have to be the death threat
it once was.
There's
Hope...
Today, people living with HIV can look
forward to brighter, longer lives if they are willing
to establish an ongoing relationship with a respected
health care agency and follow prescribed treatments, like
antiretrovirals, protease inhibitors, and combination
therapies referred to as cocktails. These advancements
in medical therapies and technology allow people living
with HIV a future complete with possibilities.
You can start (or continue) your way to a longer, healthier
life by contating South Shore Hospital's HIV/AIDS Clinic
at 773-221-4831. There you will find a family of medical
professionals just waiting to help you plan a quality
lifelong journey.
South
Shore Hospital's New HIV/AIDS Clinic
If you have HIV/AIDS and need a primary
care provider who understands your illness, establish
a relationship with South Shore Hospital's new HIV/AIDS
Clinic. The clinic offer these confidential services.
Services:
Free pre-arranged transportation services (773) 768-0810,
ext.5242 or 5243
Clinic Hours
Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Staff:
Dr. Will K. Gee, Jr. , Medical Director, HIV/AIDS
Clinic, South Shore Hospital
Dicie Moder, Clinic Director
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