Early Intervention Program
The Early Intervention Program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing primary medical care, case management and prescription drug assistance to individuals from Union County who are HIV positive.

	Professional, caring staff
	Safe, secure environment
	Warm, friendly atmosphere
	Multidisciplinary team approach

Primary Medical Care
Medical care for the HIV+ individual:

	Comprehensive medical care provided by physicians specializing in infectious diseases
	Gynecology examinations for women
	Medication management
	Coordination of inpatient and outpatient care
	Screening for Tuberculosis (TB)
	Pneumonia, flu and hepatitis vaccines administered
	On site care available Monday through Friday
	Education regarding medications, treatments and risk reduction
	Follow-up care

Case Management Services
We provide a link to the following community resources:

	Counseling (individual and group)
	Referrals to substance abuse and psychiatric services
	Financial and benefit counseling
	Food, housing and emergency assistance referral
	Prescription assistance
	Assistance with permanency planning of minor children
	Ongoing follow-up

Steps for Enrollment into the Early Intervention Program
1. Call or stop by the clinic, Monday through Friday to make an appointment for the following Tuesday morning when you will register and have your initial blood work and screening for TB done.

2. On Friday of that same week you will be seen by the nurse and case manager. The nurse will read your TB test and both the nurse and case manager will meet with you to obtain a personal history, make an assessment and develop a plan of care.

At this time you will receive a physician appointment and an appointment for a gynecological examination (if applicable). You will be at the clinic for about three hours.

3. When you come to see the physician you will be examined, have your laboratory results explained and provided with precriptions and education. On each physician visit the nurse and case manager will meet with you to see if you have any additional needs and to update your plan of care. You will be at the clinic approximately two hours for your initial visit with the physician.

What To Bring
Be sure to bring the following:

	Documentation of your HIV status
	Proof of address
	Medical insurance card
	Entitlement award letters
	Social Security Income
	Social Security Disability
	County Welfare
	If you have a Health Management Organization (HMO) you will need a referral form from your primary care physician

For More Information Please Contact
Early Intervention Program
655 Livingston Street
Monastery Building - 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206
908-994-7600

Hours of Service:
Tuesday
8am-7pm

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
8am-4:30pm
Every other Mon. 8-7:00 pm (Gyn)