AETC National HIV Telephone Consultation Service The
HIV doctors on this “warmline” answer docs’ questions about treatment,
clinical manifestations, lab evaluations and more. (800-933-3413; 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. E.S.T.)
AETC National Clinicians Post- Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline) For
questions about occupational and other exposures (e.g., needlesticks)
to HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. (888-448-4911; 24 hours, 7 days
a week)
American Academy of HIV Medicine Independent
organization that trains HIV specialists and promotes HIV care.
Provides practice guidelines, clinical updates, educational programs,
study guides, patient guidelines and an HIV specialist locator.
(202-659-0699)
Black AIDS Institute The
only HIV think tank focused exclusively on black people, its mission is
to stop the AIDS epidemic in black communities by mobilizing black
institutions and people. Houses the African-American HIV University, a
training center for peer-treatment advocates. Can help you identify
resources in your community. (213-353-3610)
HIV Medical Association Like
AAHIVM, an organization that trains HIV specialists. Affiliated with
The Infectious Disease Society of America. (703-299-0200)
The Integrated Minority AIDS Network. Inc. (IMANI) A
nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and training of
clinicians caring for the black community and the performance of
clinical research among black people living with HIV. (214-942-5400)
