Clinical Care and Case Management
The ANTHC Early Intervention Services (EIS) program provides clinical care and treatment for HIV-positive Alaska Native and American Indian clients. Client case management includes coordination of and referrals for: lab follow-up, education, prevention and disclosure counseling, dental care, eye care, nutrition counseling and education, pharmacy and drug adherence counseling, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, Traditional Healing and Complimentary Medicine.
Appointments
Anchorage: Contact Community Health Services at 729-3632 and ask to talk with HIV Clinical Services.
In regional areas, see the Clinic location and contact link. For testing information, see HIV/AIDS Resources page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Click here for answers to FAQs about HIV and AIDS in general, symptoms, transmission and prevention from AIDS.ORG
Download the brochure Living with HIV/AIDS (from the Centers for Disease Control
Consumer Advisory Board (CAB)
The CAB is a group of HIV-positive patients who support and work to improve the quality of care and treatment services for all EIS consumers. The CAB meets quarterly and is a forum for addressing concerns and for providing suggestions for change. Teleconferencing can be set up for patients living outside of Anchorage who are interested in taking part in the CAB meetings. For more information, contact us by calling 729-3632 and asking for the HIV Clinical Services Department.
Hotlines
Free and anonymous hotlines are available for people living with HIV/AIDS and those who care about them. Call toll-free to talk through questions or concerns.
Alaska AIDS Hotline: 1-800-478-2437 (M-F, 9am-5pm)
National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-2437 (24hrs/day, daily)
Women Alive: 1-800-554-4876 (M-F, 11am-6pm, Pacific Time) National hotline staffed by HIV+ women for HIV+ women who would like peer support.
National HIV/AIDS Treatment Infoline: 1-800-822-7422 (M-F, 10am-4pm Pacific Time).
Alaska Resources
Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (4A's)
Interior AIDS Association
State of Alaska HIV Program
Southeast Alaska AIDS Service Organization (operated by Shanti of Southeast Alaska)
Website Resources
Community Drum
A website for Alaska Natives affected by HIV/AIDS, includes a community forum for interaction and materials drawn from cultural traditions of Alaska Natives, interviews and stories from Alaska Natives living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
The Body
A complete HIV/AIDS resource; includes information on testing, medications, dealing with a new diagnosis, Ask the Experts.
HIV Positive
Information about HIV and You, HIV and Nutrition, Pain and HIV, Opportunistic Infections, Testing for HIV, Women and Children with HIV.
AIDS Meds
Information and lessons learned about medications and side effects, things you should know before starting medications, treatment updates, community forums, explanations of lab tests.
HIV Insite
Information for patients and the public (sponsored by the University of California, San Francisco).
AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS)
Daily updates on AIDS, fact sheets, publications, Ask the Doc, key topics including exposure issues, living with HIV, prevention, and treatment.
Magazines
HIV Plus
Magazine with features, research & treatment news, opinion and advice columns.
POZ
Monthly magazine with profiles, news and opinions.
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