UAB 1917 Clinic at Dewberry

UAB 1917 Clinic at Dewberry is a medical clinic in Birmingham, AL, located at 3220 5th Ave S. Opened in 1988, the 1917 Clinic is the largest HIV health care unit in Alabama and one of the country’s leading HIV clinics. It provides medical and social services to adult patients infected with HIV, including dental care, mental health care, and specialty medical care. The clinic receives Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act funding to provide care for low-income, uninsured, and under-insured HIV-infected adults, regardless of any pre-existing or non-HIV-related conditions. Patients with HIV are not denied service based on their inability to pay copays, sliding-scale fees, or other payments, nor are they denied services if they have outstanding bills with the clinic. The facility holds a rating of 4.30 based on 46 reviews.

In December 2020, the clinic moved to a location in the former Dewberry Building on 5th Avenue South, just two blocks away from Birmingham AIDS Outreach, which is one of its community partners and where many of its patients also go. This location includes a resource center for patients with computer and Internet access, a teaching kitchen, and a fitness area. The UAB PrEP Clinic at this location provides sexual health medications and prevention services, especially for patients at high risk. These medications include pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications, which are given to patients who are HIV-negative to lower their risk of getting the virus, and doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP), which is an antibiotic given to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections within 72 hours of having sex without a condom. The clinic also offers vaccines to prevent the HPV and hepatitis B viruses.

The clinic offers all approved options for PrEP, including oral and injectable versions. Providers can help patients choose what works best for them. PrEP is an HIV-prevention program that includes anti-HIV medications, which are safe and effective in reducing HIV risk when taken as part of a package of prevention services. Most insurance companies cover PrEP and related expenses, at little to no cost to patients. If patients are uninsured, they can still access PrEP. The clinic can help enroll patients in copay assistance programs and work through any insurance requirements for those with Medicare, Medicaid, or other coverage.

The clinic has a solid reputation among the customers it has served and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. Free parking is available at the building, and the MAX Transit bus No. 17 stops within 1 block of the entrance.

UAB 1917 Clinic at Dewberry delivers specialized HIV and sexual health care to Birmingham residents with a focus on accessibility and comprehensive support.

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Services:

• Cancer Care
• Cardiovascular Services
• Dental Care
• HIV Medical and Social Services
• Mental Health Care
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedics
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)