AIDS Resource is accepting patients at the AR Health Clinic, conveniently situated in State College and Williamsport. The clinic is dedicated to delivering compassionate health care services in a welcoming environment to individuals living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Appointments can be easily scheduled at either location through arhealthservices.org, or by calling 570-322-8448. The clinic facilities are located at AIDS Resource’s offices in Williamsport, 500 W. Third St., and State College, 129 S. Sparks St., Suite 1. Operating hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic welcomes patients with or without insurance coverage.
To streamline visits, all necessary patient forms are readily available on the clinic’s website. Patients have the option to print and complete the forms before their appointments, or they can fill them out upon arrival prior to meeting with the doctor.
The agency is fully prepared to provide high-quality healthcare to the communities it serves.
“We are thrilled to offer affordable and accessible health care options with a provider who possesses extensive knowledge in HIV and sexual health matters,” said Kirsten Burkhart, AIDS Resource executive director. “By eliminating the stigma often associated with HIV and the LGBTQ+ community, we can offer holistic health care without judgment and minimize barriers.”
The AR Health Clinic provides a wide range of services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, health screenings, gynecological services, long-term condition management, and acute illness management. Long-term conditions include asthma, arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. Acute care can include infections, sprains, colds and allergies.
AIDS Resource remains committed to providing free HIV and hepatitis C testing, as well as assisting individuals in gaining access to the HIV preventive medicines PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis).
Burkhart emphasized that the goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a welcoming environment.
While sexual orientation and gender identity are minor aspects of a person’s identity, they are essential to health care.
“By providing a space where patients feel embraced and accepted, they can be open and honest with their doctor without fear of judgment or discrimination,” she said. “Through this clinic, we hope to enhance the health of our community.”
AIDS Resource is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides HIV prevention programs, HIV testing, and assistance to those living with or affected by HIV. With offices in Williamsport and State College, 129 S. Sparks St., Suite 1, the organization provides prevention, education, and testing to underserved and at-risk populations in a 10-county region.
They serve Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Snyder and Union counties.
To learn more about AIDS Resource, please visit aidsresource.com. To learn more about AR Health, please visit arhealthservices.org
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