The purpose of District Clinical Services is to reduce the spread of AIDS/STI/TB in the West Central Health District; through education, counseling, testing, partner notification, surveillance, case management, clinical services such as PrEP, condom distribution, and Linkage to Care referral resources. Primary medical care is provided through the Ryan White Program.
Prevention Services Program
- HIV Testing – all persons should be tested at least once as part of routine health care. Persons with increased risk for HIV should be tested twice a year. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have HIV.
Testing Available:
Monday-Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
706-321-6413
FREE Home Test Kits and FREE Condoms
Linkage to Care
People with HIV and AIDS can live longer, healthier lives with proper care and support. This program works to connect newly diagnosed HIV positive individuals to medical care.
Linkage to Care Brochure
Medical Services
- Treatment and medication- Early treatment with anti-retroviral therapy.
- Case management- Monitors progress and assists in coordination of additional services.
- Behavioral Health- Provides support and counseling individually and/or in group sessions
- Peer support- Helps new clients navigate through the clinic process.
- Nutrition Education- Shows how the foods clients eat can help improve their overall health, prevent other infections and aid in recovery.
- Referrals- provides medical and social resources to meet clients’ needs.
Mpox
Mpox testing and vaccines are available. The vaccine is a two dose series, with 28 days between doses.
Jynneos Smallpox/mpox Vaccine Information Sheet
Prevention of mpox
Anyone who has tested positive for monkeypox should isolate at home. Do not have close skin to skin contact with others, including sexual contact, kissing, hugging, or cuddling. Do not share eating utensils or cups, or handle or touch bedding, towels, or clothing of someone with mpox.
Other Programs:
STD Program
Reduces the incidence of sexually transmitted and HIV infections through a comprehensive strategy including: Education, Screening, Treatment, Partner Notification and Surveillance.
Order a FREE STD Home Test Kit
Tuberculosis (TB) Program
Elimination of TB in Georgia is the goal. Skin testing is available. Prevention of transmission by identification, preventative therapy, treatment and follow-up therapy.
Contact us:
HIV Counseling & Testing
Columbus 706-321-6413
Americus 229-931-2403
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm