HIV/AIDS Information

Antiretroviral Therapy

The Health Department now recommends offering antiretroviral treatment (ART) to any person living with HIV, regardless of the person’s CD4 cell count. The recommendation is based on evidence that ART can improve the health of people living with HIV and that ART can prevent transmission of HIV from an HIV-infected person to an uninfected sexual partner.

• Letter from Commissioner Farley (PDF)
  
• Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers (PDF)
  
• Frequently Asked Questions for Patients (PDF)
  
• Please visit www.hivguidelines.org to access HIV clinical guidelines from New York State.

Additional Resources

• Free Male and Female Condom Distribution Program
• HIV Special Needs Health Insurance Plans
• Ryan White Services
• Expedited Partner Therapy
• Harm Reduction Resources

For information or how to get help call 311.