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HIV continues to affect and infect young and old, black and white, men and women and yes, in the UP…
HIV prevention and care activities are overseen through the Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of HIV/AIDS-STD, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section (MDCH-DHAS-HAPIS). HIV prevention and care programs are funded by the Federal Government through the CDC and the Ryan White Care ACT.
2007 Annual Review of HIV Trends in Michigan for 2002-2006 (Published in May 2008)
HIV Continuum of Care
The Continuum of Care Program is a community based
program that offers a broad spectrum of outpatient services to HIV infected individuals
throughout the Upper Peninsula. The goals of the program include financial assistance for
early medical intervention, maintenance of optimal health, and access to support services.
Clients are active members in the team approach to care.
Residents of the UP who are infected with the HIV virus or their families are eligible for this program. Referrals can be self directed or made by other health care providers with the written consent of the client. More...
CONTINUUM OF CARE
Laura Fredrickson
(906) 475-7651 or 1-800-956-2670
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AIDS?
AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome,
a disease that destroys the body's ability to fight off illness.
What Causes AIDS?
AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV (human
immunodeficiency virus). The virus can live in the human body for years and can be
spread to others even before any symptoms appear. AIDS is considered the end stage
of HIV infection. It is diagnosed by a physician once the immune system has shown
signs of failure or the body has developed one of many different infections or cancers.
How is HIV Spread?
You can become infected with HIV through direct contact with blood, semen, or vaginal
secretions from an infected individual. Also, women infected with HIV can pass the
virus to their baby during pregnancy, birth, or breast feeding.
Who Should Consider Testing?
What is the HIV Antibody Test?
The test for HIV identifies the presence of antibodies against the HIV virus. If
antibodies are found, the individual is considered a carrier of the virus and able to
spread it. The test will not tell if the individual has AIDS.
Other UP Resources
Chippewa County Health Department
(906) 635-1566
LMAS District Health Dept. Luce 1-800-562-4832; Mackinac 1-800-214-9901
Alger County 1-888-447-3210; Schoolcraft County 1-800-341-5677
Marquette County Health Department (906) 475-7651
Delta County Health Department (906) 786-4111
Menominee County Health Department (906) 863-4451
Western U.P. District Health Department (906) 482-7382, (906) 667-0200 or (906)
524-6142.
Dickinson-Iron District Health Department (906) 774-1868 (906)
265-9913
Other Sources
Veteran's Administration Medical Center
Ted Jensen, 1-800-215-8262 or (906) 779-3126
Tribal Health & Human Services Center (906) 635-5265 or (906)
632-5210
LSSU Health CARE Center (906) 635-2110
Northern Michigan University Health Center (906) 225-2355
Planned Parenthood of Northern Michigan (906) 225-5070
Michigan AIDS Hotline (Information and Referral) 1-800-872-2437
Teen link 1-800-750-8336
Web Resources:
Within the Marquette County Health
Department:
Continuum of Care - Care for
HIV/AIDS Individuals and Families
Outside the Marquette County Health
Department:
Please remember that the web sites listed below are not controlled by the Marquette County
Health Department and, thus we are not responsible for the information on these sites.
Centers
for Disease Control HIV/AIDS Prevention Division
Michigan Department
of Community Health
John Hopkins AIDS
Service
Midwest AIDS
Prevention Project
Last UPdate: January 07, 2005