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HIV/AIDS Programme


Populations: Children and Families, Seniors

Details

Parent Organisation DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact Person Kimberley Darceuil
Contact Position Public Health Nurse
Phone Number 441-278-6442
Cell Number 441-332-8881
Fax Number 441-296-3584
Email Address kaball@gov.bm
Website Address www.gov.bm
Facebook Page facebook/DepartmentofHealthBermuda
Physical Address 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12
Mailing Address P.O. Box HM 1195, Hamilton HM EX
Hours of Operation 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (Closed: 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.). After hours and weekends messages may be left on voicemail.

About HIV/AIDS Programme

Purpose

To prevent the transmission of HIV disease.
To assist infected and affected persons with HIV disease with the management of their disease by providing education, treatment and social support.

Services

  • Provide health education on the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
  • Provide educational programmes and workshops.
  • Evaluate and assess home care needs of persons with HIV disease.
  • Conduct home visits for nursing care and education.
  • Provide pre and post-test HIV counselling.
  • Provide counselling re: death and dying.
  • Educate discordant couples on Pre – exposure prophylacsis treatment for HIV disease.
  • Educate the public on Post Exposure Prophylactics’ treatment after possible exposure to HIV disease.
  • Works with S.T.A.R. (Supportive Therapy for persons with AIDS and their Relative) providing social support.

Categories: AIDS and HIV, Counselling, Education, Health - Physical

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