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HIV Primary Care at the AHN Positive Health Clinic

Live a healthier life with HIV

Testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can bring unexpected changes to your life.

At Allegheny Health Network (AHN), you won't face these changes alone. Our Positive Health Clinic uses a team approach to meet the medical, emotional, and practical needs of people living with HIV. We also provide advanced HIV testing and long-term primary care based on your needs.

Experienced care that puts you first

Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to get the care you need. For more than 25 years, the AHN Positive Health Clinic has provided support and services to thousands of people with HIV. Our team takes the time to get to know you, build a lasting relationship, and understand your individual goals. We offer the most effective HIV tests available to ensure a quick diagnosis and use the latest antiretroviral therapies to slow the progression of HIV. We'll also connect you with the support you need to manage not just your health, but also your finances, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

We are a Ryan White Care Act-funded program, which means you can receive many of our specialized HIV care services regardless of your insurance coverage or ability to pay. Our clinic has evening hours at least once a month, and our providers see patients in Monroeville every week and Aliquippa every month. We also have a mobile clinic for patients who have a hard time getting to our clinic.

No matter where you are in your journey, our team is committed to supporting you with compassion and respect.

Contact us

Positive Health Clinic

HIV testing and care

412-359-3360

RAPID line for urgent care or new diagnoses

412-398-6768

Our services

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens your immune system, making it harder to fight infections. While HIV stays in your body for life, we can help you stay healthy and prevent serious problems. At the Positive Health Clinic, we offer a complete range of services to support your health and well-being. HIV doesn't discriminate, so it's important to get tested regularly if you're sexually active, especially if you have unprotected sex or share needles.

If you think you or your partner might have HIV, we offer rapid HIV testing, where you can get results in as little as 20 minutes. We also offer counseling to help you understand what your test results mean and the next steps in your care.

Comprehensive HIV care and support

If you have tested positive for HIV, we provide a wide range of medical and support services to help you live a healthier life. The Positive Health Clinic offers:

Rapid treatment after diagnosis. We are committed to getting newly diagnosed patients the care they need as soon as possible, usually within 72 hours after a diagnosis.
Comprehensive care. In addition to offering complete care for HIV, we can provide primary care, including routine appointments and immunizations, and connect you with specialists for any additional medical needs. We also offer mental health assessments, counseling, and on-site psychiatry.
Substance use support. We offer screenings and treatment for substance use, including on-site buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorders.
Gender-affirming care. We provide transgender health care, hormone replacement therapy, and coordination with gender-affirming surgical programs.
Hepatitis C treatment. We can help manage and treat this condition if you have it.
Women's health care. You can get cervical cancer screenings, contraception, and care throughout your pregnancy at the Positive Health Clinic. When needed, we can coordinate with other women's health specialists.
Specialized screenings. At the Positive Health Clinic, you can get high-resolution anoscopy (HRA), an advanced cancer screening for people at high risk of anal cancer.
Wellness support. We have a registered dietitian who can provide nutrition support and guidance, as well as programs that can help you quit smoking.
Access to clinical trials. AHN Research Institute offers clinical trials for HIV and other diseases. If there is a new treatment in clinical trials, we can provide a referral.
Financial assistance and other support. We'll help you apply for medical insurance and benefit programs, provide transportation assistance, offer housing assistance through the Short-Term Rental Assistance Program (STRAP), and connect you with case management for nonmedical needs. We also offer HIV wellness classes and peer support from other patients and advocates.