Saint Mary's Advanced Specialty Care
310 Lafayette SE, Suite 410
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-913-8300 or
TOLL FREE: (888) 800-7010
TESTING HOURS
On-site
M-Th 8:30-4:30
Additional evening hours on Wed until 7 PM
The Network at 343 Atlas, SE
Thurs from 5-7 PM
all other services by appointment
only
OUR COMMITMENT
At McAuley Health Center, we provide responsive,
respectful, compassionate care for people who are infected
and affected by HIV. We collaborate with clients, empowering
them to achieve their highest level of health and personal
well-being.
Our approach is to treat the whole person through a team
of professionals who work together in a variety of disciplines.
We strive to address the physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual needs of our clients.
We also recognize that prevention is the only cure for
this devastating disease. Through individual and community-based
education programs, we work continuously toward a long-term
goal of a HIV/AIDS-free environment for all of West Michigan.
ON-SITE SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Infectious Disease Specialist
- Certified Nutritionist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Dermatologist
- Medical Social Worker
- Housing Specialist
- HIV/AIDS Nursing Specialists
- HIV/AIDS Case Managers
- HIV Prevention Specialists
WE PROVIDE...
- HIV Testing & Counseling
- HIV/AIDS Education
- Medical Care
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Case Management/Advocacy
- Mental Health Counseling
- Housing Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
HIV TESTING & COUNSELING
Our health center offers needle
and blood free HIV testing through the Michigan Department
of Community Health. Anonymous and/or confidential testing
and counseling is available during office hours Monday through
Thursday.
HIV EDUCATION
McAuley Health Center provides education about HIV/AIDS-related
issues to our clients, their families and friends, and other
organizations throughout the West Michigan community.
COUNSELING SERVICES
We have counselors on staff to assist
clients and their families with coping skills or any other
psycho-social issues related to HIV/AIDS. Referrals are also
made to other mental health specialists, and substance abuse
programs in the community.
CASE MANAGEMENT/ADVOCACY
McAuley Health Center Case
Managers are nurses and social workers, who specialize in
HIV/AIDS care and prevention. Case Managers are the first
point of contact for health questions, addressing social
needs, and referral to community resources. They can assist
with the application process for these services.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Infectious Disease Specialists and a
full-time Nurse Practitioner provide medical treatment. Nurse
Case Managers work with clients to monitor health issues
and to coordinate care.
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE
A full-time clinical pharmacist specializing
in HIV provides services including individualized patient
medication and adherence counseling, management of side effects,
provision of HIV and drug information, and coordination of
research. The pharmacist works with the physicians to provide
optimal HIV therapy.
HOUSING SERVICES
The goal of the Housing Specialist is
to partner with clients in obtaining and maintaining adequate
affordable housing. Services include planning, advocacy,
referral to community resources, and short-term rent/mortgage
and utility assistance.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Limited funds are available
for uninsured and underinsured clients to help offset the
cost of prescriptions, lab fees, viral load testing, hospital,
and health center bills. Case Managers assist with applications
for these funds.
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