In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, local officials may require the public to take measures to limit and control the spread of the disease. This tip sheet provides information about social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. The government has the right to enforce federal and state laws related to public health if people within [...]
This interim guidance reviews special considerations for persons with HIV and their health care providers in the United States regarding COVID-19. Information and data on COVID-19 are rapidly evolving. This guidance includes general information to consider. Clinicians should refer to updated sources for more specific recommendations regarding COVID-19. Guidance for all Persons with HIV [...]
Just for clarification: SARS-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The current COVID-19 PCR test measures viral RNA. It does not measure our immune response to the virus. Viral RNA is only found in blood with active viral infection (or for a short period of time after recovery). In fact, in theory, we should get [...]
SARS-CoV-2 (SARS-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets produced from an infected person, even if that person does not know he/she is already infected. Most transmissions occur during very close contact with an infected person or when an infected person coughs or sneezes around you. A six-feet parameter [...]
During this most difficult time, we at OIC strive to continue to take the best care of you and all the health needs of our patients. Due to the severity of the situation involving the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have had to implement many (temporary) changes in the best interest and the safety of both our [...]
Getting medically prepared for a hurricane is easier than you think. But it could be even more important than your typical hurricane prep routine. Hurricanes are erratic, powerful and destructive forces of nature. In addition, they can rapidly grow stronger. Or even decrease in strength but stall bringing wind and rain for extended periods of [...]
We only have one life! So live your happiest, healthiest life through prevention! What is preventive medical care? Preventive medical care is any medical service that will help prevent an emergency or chronic condition. “I’m active and feel great – I don’t need a doctor!” That's the entire purpose! To keep you that way! It [...]
There's been a massive 500 percent increase in PrEP. But is that enough to end HIV? Do you use PrEP to prevent HIV? New research shows a massive 500 percent increase in PrEP use to prevent HIV. During 2014 to 2017, several key aspects of HIV prevention dramatically increased. Which is great news! [...]
Are you a person of color living with HIV and want to make a difference? Do you want to be a part of ending HIV in Orlando? Are ready to serve as a leader? Are you a person of color and want to help end HIV in Orlando? Then this free leaders of [...]
"Incredible progress" - Wendy reflects on how much has changed in her 20 years of amazing research at OIC but adds "I'm staying until we find a cure for HIV." Wendy Wert, MA, CCRC, Clinical Research Coordinator Every field sees change over time, but not as much as the field of HIV. Twenty [...]
