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Open Door Clinic Vision: To be the premier provider of of sexual health and wellness services.
Open Door Clinic Mission: to improve health & wellness by providing education, prevention, screening & treatment of HIV/AIDS & other sexually transmitted infections.
Call Us Elgin, IL
Phone: (847) 695-1093
Fax: (847) 695-0501
Aurora, IL
Phone: (630) 264-1819
Fax: (630) 229-0182
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ODC News Letter
January 2012 -
In this Issue: What is the ODC Client Advisory Committee?, Increase Non-AIDS risk, Hive Spikes among MSM, The Vaccine Hunt, 30 Years of HIV/AIDS, Rethink the birth of AIDS, Chronic HEP B Doubles Risk, Be the Best you can be for 2012, January Events.
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What’s Happening?
- Free testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) March 13th at the Aurora Clinic between 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
- All Things Chocolate - Info, Tickets and Raffle.
- New Newsletter for January
- Another Great Article in the Courier-News about Rick Kautz titled "Open Door helper's job more than fundraising. Click here to read
- There is a great article in the Windy City Times that offers Phyllis Stephens’ perspective of Open Door Clinic’s journey of 30 years of HIV as part of Windy City Times Aids @ 30 campaign. Click here to read
- New Information for Behavioral Health Services Offered
Save The Date
Mark your calendars now!
- Free testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - March 13th at the Aurora Clinic between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
- March 10th 2012 - All Things Chocolate - St. Andrew's Country Club
Support Groups
One of the most difficult aspects of living with HIV is the potential for isolation. Nobody wants to feel like they are alone in their illness. A support group connects clients with other people who are HIV-Positive, helping to ease the transition into a difficult stage in life.
The Legacy Campaign
Click here to purchase the book.
Despite the progress that has been made in the medical treatment of HIV/AIDS, people living with this virus still carry with them the additional burden of the stigma and discrimination this disease brings with it. Living with HIV/AIDS in the Fox River Valley of Illinois is no different. One thing we do know: the impact of personally knowing someone who is HIV+ dramatically minimizes fear, stigma and discrimination.
Open Door Clinic has begun to address these issues by undertaking the challenge of collecting and making accessible the personal stories of HIV+ people through "The Legacy Campaign." The stories compiled in this book are the first collected and demonstrate the diversity of lives impacted by HIV/AIDS here in the Heartland. They offer a powerful glimpse into the personal struggles of these courageous individuals who hope that their stories can contribute to limiting new infections while correcting and eliminating unwarranted fears, stigmas, and discriminatory practices where they live and work.
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Education Luncheons
Education luncheons are a way for clients and their loved ones to receive a meal and up-to-date information about what is going on in the world of HIV/AIDS treatment and clinic services. Dates are subject to change so be sure to contact your case manager if you plan on attending.
December 13, 2011 Noon at the Elgin Clinic
