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The Health Department offers the HIV [Human Immunodeficiency Virus] test at no charge.
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Testing is confidential.
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Anonymous testing is available for a fee. Instead of giving your name, you will be identified by a unique number.
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Partner notification services are available.
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Testing is offered by appointment, or you can walk in between the hours of 8 and 5.
For more information about HIV/AIDS contact Laura Mickinney (850) 872-4455 ext 1184, or Edward Richards (850) 872-4455 ext 1188, or via email.
Clinic
Bay County Health Department has a clinic that specializes in providing medical care for persons living with HIV and AIDS.
If you are HIV-positive and want more information about medical services, call the Health Department (850) 872-4455 to make an appointment.
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
This program provides medications to low-income people who are living with HIV. The medications treat HIV disease and certain opportunistic infections.
Education
Classes are provided to any interested group who would like HIV prevention education for their church, civic, or community group. They are tailored to the needs of your specific population.
Certification classes required to maintain health care and other professional licenses are available, usually on the first Thursday of each month. Call for details.
Special classes are available to train volunteers and professionals to do HIV/AIDS counseling and testing. These are held at the health department or at other locations throughout the surrounding six counties.
Central Panhandle AIDS Network
The Central Panhandle AIDS Network has monthly Consortium meetings that address prevention and patient care issues within Area 2A, which includes Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington Counties. This organization is a partnership of local agencies, health care providers and concerned citizens that meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Bay County Health Department in Panama City. All interested people are invited to attend.
There is neither a cure for AIDS nor a vaccine that can prevent HIV infection