HIV/AIDS has become a significant health problem in Wilson County. HIV goes hand and hand with other social problems such as drug abuse, STD, teen pregnancy, and poverty. The HIV/AIDS Program offers HIV testing to the community, educational outreach to any group, services and support to those living with HIV/AIDS. FREE: Confidential HIV Testing by appointment (Monday - Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm) FREE: Educational Programs available to any community group. FREE: CD4 Testing Program and Case Management for HIV positive persons. HIV Case Management for People Living with HIV/AIDS Services Include: Scheduling of doctor's appointments and assistance with transportation to appointments. Complete needs assessment by case manager. Referrals to support groups for clients and family. Resource referrals. Local HIV/AIDS Organizations: Wilson HIV/AIDS Task Force: Community group involved in education about HIV/AIDS. W.A.V.E.S. (Wilson AIDS Volunteers Educating, and Serving): Assist with limited funds for transportation, medications, and personal necessities. Statistics for Wilson County Updated 7/97: Total number HIV cases 146 Total number AIDS cases 116 Out of 100 counties Wilson is 11th for HIV in number of cases Out of 100 counties Wilson is 13th for AIDS in number of cases For information about any of these services call Donna Pittard or Pat Hedgepeth at 237-3141. For additional information on HIV/AIDS please visit the Center For Disease Control Web Site.