YOU Center for Wellness (HIV/AIDS Services) - ECMC | ECMC Main Building

Strives to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS through services from on-staff physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, case managers, nutritional consultants, drug counselors, and mental health counselors as well as through partnerships with a myriad of community agencies. Comprehensive Services - HIV Medical Care: On-staff physicians and nurse practitioners are highly trained and experienced and many are faculty at the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. - Primary Care: Each medical provider is also able to address the primary care needs of patients. Referrals for specialty services can be made, and most can be provided on site. - Women's HIV Services: YOU Center provides these services onsite to meet women's gynecological needs including prenatal care, with an additional focus on preventing transmission to the baby. HIV positive women are referred for appropriate and comprehensive obstetric care upon pregnancy toward safe and healthy delivery. - Adherence Pharmacology: Through a partnership with the University at Buffalo's School of Pharmacology, highly trained pharmacists are on site to offer education to providers and patients regarding disease process, treatment options, and ongoing individualized medication management. - Case Management Services: Each patient has the opportunity to meet with a medical case manager who is able to assist them with benefit management and support around their diagnosis, promoting their ongoing access to medical care. Referrals are provided to community agencies and programs as defined by the patient's need. - Rural Care Initiative: Provides HIV-infected individuals in the rural communities of Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties with access to high quality medical treatment, case management services and support services without requiring them to travel great distances. - Research Initiatives: Research staff conduct projects that examine current trends in HIV care and focus on examining the efficacy of current medical interventions, containing costs, and looking at how a person's genetics affect their medical progress. - HIV Testing: Offers free diagnostic testing service on a walk-in basis during regular business hours. Testing is also offered throughout the facility. Additionally, staff members provide community-based testing, service needs assessment, and referral linkage in high risk areas and at many community events. - Referral Basis: Patients can be referred for chemical dependency and mental health services, including psychiatric and neuropsychiatric evaluations. - Clinical Education Initiative: Offers relevant up-to-date education and training on HIV/AIDS and other related topics to community providers throughout WNY, often available for on-site training sessions tailored to meet the needs of organizations. Mini-Residency Program offers introductory and advanced clinical training for Community and Correctional Health Care Providers. Phone consultation with an HIV specialist is available 24/7 to respond to providers' needs for general clinical consultation and for the management of post exposure prophylaxis.

Physical Address

462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm; after hour consultations available.

Voice

(716) 898-4119

Main Phone

Fax

(716) 898-3187

Fax

Application process

Contact nursing intake coordinator; have documentation of HIV status available. HIV Testing: Free diagnostic testing service provided on a walk-in basis during regular business hours.

Fee

Accepts most insurance plans and staff are available to help currently uninsured HIV positive people obtain coverage.

Eligibility

Open to any person with an HIV diagnosis. Service Area: WNY.

Agency info

Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation