What is the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department doing to affect this indicator?
The health department participates in regional planning for care services and helping to establish standards for care, prevention, and advocating staffing allocations. The department participates in the Region Continuum of Care program. Services are available for all residents of the region who are HIV+ and their families. These services include a case manager to address social, medical, and mental health issues, as well as to provide advocacy services. Through this service local clients have access to financial assistance for housing, utilities, food, medical care, dental care, and transportation. The local health department provides confidential, anonymous counseling and testing for HIV at no cost.
