Explore Our Infectious Diseases Services

Memorial's Division of Infectious Disease offers a comprehensive program for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, and other healthcare or travel-related illnesses. Our services include:

• Ambulatory medical
• Case management
• Disease management
• Pharmaceutical services
• Social services

Free HIV Testing

Memorial Healthcare System offers various types of HIV Testing, all at no cost to you.

Rapid HIV Testing

Results for Rapid HIV Tests are given to the patient within 15 minutes. You can walk-in or make an appointment at the following location:

Monday-Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
954-265-8100

Monday-Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
954-276-1616

Routine Opt-Out Testing

This HIV testing is done for patients in the healthcare setting, such as the Emergency Department or their Primary Care Providers office.

PrEP Services

PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, refers to a daily oral medication that people take to lower their chances of acquiring HIV.

Who Should Take PrEP?

PrEP can benefit a variety of people in different circumstances. PrEP may be a good option for people who:

• Are HIV-negative and have not consistently used condoms
• Have had penetrative sex in the past 6 months
• Have multiple sexual partners, who do not know their HIV status
• Have a partner with HIV
• Have recently contracted or have a partner(s) with an STD, i.e. (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, HPV)
• Inject drugs and share their injection equipment
• Are women with an HIV-positive partner and who want to get pregnant

If any of these categories fit you, consider taking PrEP to decrease the risk of contracting HIV.

PEP Services

PEP, or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a medication that is taken by the patient to prevent HIV after possible exposure.

If you’ve been exposed to HIV, time is essential! PEP must be started within 72 hours after recent possible exposure to HIV. If prescribed PEP, you’ll need to take it, continually, for 28 days. Retesting after the 28 days is required to make sure that the PEP medication was effective.

HIV Medical Services

Memorial Healthcare System offers the following comprehensive medical and non-medical services for both insured and uninsured patients, living with HIV. We are also a proud Ryan White Part A service provider.

• Primary care, adult specialty services, and pharmacy services
• Mental health services
• Disease case management services
• Non-medical case management services (i.e., housing assistance, food bank services, transportation, insurance assistance, ADAP, Ryan White Eligibility)