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HIV Resources and Services

Education Resources

• McKinley Health Center, Health Education Unit, Room 333 - 333-2714 (individual appointments available)
• Greater Community AIDS Project (GCAP) - 351-AIDS (351-2437)
• Champaign-Urbana Public Health District - 352-7961
• Planned Parenthood of East Central Illinois - 359-8022
• American Red Cross, Champaign County Chapter - 344-2800
• Parkland College - 373-3879
• Community Blood Services of Illinois - 367-2202
• Illinois AIDS Hotline - 1-800-AID-AIDS
• Centers for Disease Control & National Prevention Information Network - 1-800-458-5231
• National AIDS Hotline - 1-800-342-AIDS

HIV Screening

If you have questions about getting an HIV test, you can talk with a counselor, educator, or your health care provider before you decide to be tested. Some testing sites require pre- and post-test counseling. It is important to know whether the testing program is confidential or anonymous. Confidential testing does not assure you of anonymity, but understand that all medical records are bound by strict laws that protect privacy. It is also important to be sure you understand what the test results mean (and do not mean). Education and counseling about HIV testing can be obtained at McKinley Health Center or at some of the organizations identified above.

You can request the HIV Antibody Screening Test at the following locations:

McKinley Health Center

• Confidential testing available at no cost for registered U. of I. students only

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Office - 531-4317

• Anonymous testing available at no cost
• Appointment needed for pre-test counseling

The following sites provide HIV testing for a fee:

Carle Comprehensive HIV Clinic - 383-3180

• Anonymous testing available
• For information, ask for HIV Nurse Educator
• Appointment needed for pre-test counseling

Christie Clinic - Call your health care provider

• Available for registered Christie patients only

Provena Covenant Medical Center

• Doctor's orders required.

Planned Parenthood of East Central Illinois - 359-8022

• Appointment needed for pre-test counseling

Frances Nelson Health Center - 356-1558

• Appointments available to Frances Nelson patients only, call to become a patient
• Appointment needed for pre-test counseling

Note: Local blood banks are not screening sites and blood donation should not be used as a means of determining HIV antibody status.