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HIV/AIDS

Florida Department of Health in Marion County

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has served clients with HIV/AIDS for many years. Our clinic offers state-of-the-art patient care, HIV counseling and testing, case management, and more.

The Department also offers access to AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) medications and referrals for patients to access pharmaceuticals through the federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.

Testing

The Department offers several types of HIV testing. The counselor will recommend the type of test based on risk factors.

Free HIV testing is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Department’s Ocala facility. Test results are available in about two weeks. Clients must return to the clinic to receive results.

The rapid HIV test is available weekdays at the Ocala location. The rapid HIV test provides results in 15 minutes from a finger-stick blood sample.

Confidential testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is available on a walk-in basis. Anonymous screenings are available for HIV only.

Prevention

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) counseling is available. PrEP is a medication to prevent HIV. Treatment includes testing and provider follow-up every three months.

Nonoccupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) is also available within 72 hours of possible exposure. nPEP treatment includes counseling, medications, and follow-up.

Call 352-644-2667 for appointments and to learn more.

Patient Care

Department staff provide specialty health care for clients living with HIV/AIDS. Medicaid, Medicare, third party, and other payer sources can be billed for services. Ryan White eligibility is recommended for patient care.

Call 352-644-2667 for appointments and to learn more.

Community Outreach

Staff members are available to provide testing at locations throughout Marion County and on our Mobile Health Unit. They are also available to speak at community meetings and other groups. Call the Department at 352-644-2667 for details.

Reporting

HIV and AIDS disease reporting requirements are outlined in 64D-3.029, Florida Administrative Code. Health care providers must report test results within two weeks of a positive HIV test or AIDS diagnosis. Health care reporters may report to the area HIV/AIDS Surveillance Office at 352-334-7968 or fax 352-334-8867.

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