HIV / AIDS Program

The HIV/AIDS Program coordinates statewide HIV/AIDS prevention and care services for Iowa residents. The HIV/AIDS Program consists of these components: Prevention, Care & Support Services, Data & Disease Reporting, and an HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis Integration Project.

Prevention Activities - The Prevention Program works with local health departments and community-based organizations to provide free HIV counseling and testing services, health education and risk reduction activities, and health communication/public information activities for high-risk individuals. IDPH also provides services for newly diagnosed people, including free counseling and testing of partners; referrals for drug treatment, case management, mental health services; and individual counseling on protecting their partners from acquiring HIV.

Care & Support Services - The Ryan White Title II Program, which includes the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, collaborates with local health departments and community-based organizations to provide HIV/AIDS medications and essential health and support services to low income, HIV-infected individuals and their families.

Data & Disease Reporting - The Surveillance Program collects, analyzes, and compiles data on the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Iowa. Reports are issued to characterize the distribution of HIV infection and AIDS in terms of geography, race, sex, age, and associated causal factors. These data are essential tools for planning and evaluation prevention and care programs, and for ensuring that funds are targeted to those most in need and most affected by the epidemic.

Hepatitis Integration Project - The HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis Program offers free testing for Hepatitis C and vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B for persons at risk for these diseases. For more information, see Prevention Activities below.

Contact Information:

Randy Mayer
Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis
Bureau Chief
(515)242-5150

Karen Quinn
Contracts and Budget Specialist
(515)242-5149

Valerie Emberton
Administrative Assistant
(515)281-6801

Prevention Program:	Care & Support Services:	Data & Disease Reporting:
Patricia Young Prevention Program Manager Community Planning Co-Chair (515)242-5838	Holly Hanson Part B Program Manager (515)242-5316	Jerald Harms Surveillance Coordinator (515)242-5141
Patresa Hartman Program Evaluator (515)281-4571	John Fiedler AIDS Drug Assistance Program Administrator (515)281-4775	Srini Madhavan Surveillance Officer (515)281-6918
	Amy Wadlington Community Services Coordinator (515)281-6974

Upcoming Conferences/Workshops:

Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling

January 26-28, 2010
April 13-15, 2010
July 13-15, 2010
October 19-21, 2010

www.idph.state.ia.us/register

Program Links:

HIV Community Planning Group (CPG) - Get involved by helping to set prevention and care priorities for the state, choosing target populations, and making a difference in Iowa.
Prevention Activities - Find counseling and testing sites, free educational material, and a listing of prevention project sites.
Care & Support Services - Ryan White Title II Program - Find care providers for low-income residents, information about case management, support services, and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
Data & Disease Reporting - HIV/AIDS Statistics and Reports - Find out how many people are affected by HIV/AIDS in Iowa, the most recent data reports, and information for health care providers.
HIV / AIDS Legislation in Iowa - Links to legislation relating to HIV/AIDS.
HIV / AIDS Clearinghouse Order Forms - Order free brochures and educational materials.
Annotated Listing of HIV-related links - Links to other sites with HIV/AIDS information.

Note: Since HIV is spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles, prevention messages on this site may address these topics. HIV prevention materials, funded by CDC, have been approved by the statewide program review panel. However, the materials may be considered controversial by some viewers.