Special Immunology Unit Services

Primary Care Services for HIV Positive Patients

The Special Immunology Unit is one of the largest providers of primary care services for HIV positive patients in Northeast Ohio. Our services include:

• Evaluation and lab monitoring of HIV
• Routine immunizations, including pneumococcal, hepatitis A and B and flu vaccines
• Antiviral therapies and preventive medicines against opportunistic infections
• Drug education, including adherence counseling, side effect management, and assistance obtaining medications
• Dietary counseling to optimize nutrition and assist with diet modification
• Risk reduction counseling regarding safe sex and infection prevention
• Women’s health services, including routine gynecological procedures and breast exams
• Comprehensive dental care through Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry
• On-site access to HIV treatment trials through the NIH-funded AIDS Clinical Trials Unit
• Referrals to other medical specialties when necessary
• Referrals for substance abuse counseling, mental health services, home healthcare, nursing home care and hospice care services if necessary

Case Management

Our social workers can help ensure that patients have access to federal, state and local resources to support their medical, financial, housing, transportation and social needs.

HIV Testing

The Special Immunology Unit at UH provides free HIV testing four days a week. Our staff is also trained to provide individual counseling to patients before and after receiving test results.

HIV Prevention Clinic

Our program provides pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), medication to prevent HIV infection for individuals who are at high-risk of acquiring HIV, along with other services and education aimed at preventing the spread of HIV.

Support Services

The SIU provides a number of support services for individuals who are HIV+, including support groups, individual mentoring, and a patient advisory council to help inform our model of compassionate, patient-centered care.

Contact the Special Immunology Unit

The John T. Carey Special Immunology Unit is conveniently located at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, just across the street from the main hospital on Cornell Road. Valet parking is available.

Foley Building
2061 Cornell Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106

Hours

SIU: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
HIV Testing: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Important Numbers

• Front Desk: 216-844-7890
• Nursing: 216-844-7890
• Social Work: 216-844-5316
• Dietitian: 216-844-2463
• New Patients: 216-844-2649
• Clinical Trials: 216-844-2437
• Free Zone: 216-844-3563
• PrEP Clinic: 216-286-PREP (7737)