CAHN: Capital Area Health Network: HIV / AIDS Care

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Healthcare For You, Near You
The Wellness Center has been providing comprehensive HIV and AIDS care to the Richmond community since 2001. This program is funded through the Ryan White CARE act, a federal grant focused on providing care for individuals unable to pay for medical treatment related to HIV infections. Whether you meet the financial criteria set forth by Ryan White or not, you can still receive medical treatment at the Wellness Center.

The Center is staffed by a nurse, a nurse practitioner and a social worker. The following medical and supportive services are available:

Our Services

Primary care (physical and gynecological exams)
Health assessments
Education about HIV and living with HIV, medications, and other health issues
Vaccinations and prescriptions
Individual and group counseling
Referrals for mental health/substance abuse, food pantries, emergency shelters, housing, employment and financial assistance.

The Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm and is located at the Vernon J. Medical Center.

Staff

Joy Zeh, Family Nurse Practitioner
Benita Chalmers, RN
Phyllis Mann, Medical Social Worker
Tonya Pacelli, Medical Social Worker
Jamie Scott, LPN

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