HIV: U=U
At Uplift Healthcare, Inc., we believe in empowering our patients with science and compassion. When someone living with HIV takes their medication every day and reaches an undetectable viral load, they cannot transmit HIV to sexual partners. This is known as U=U—Undetectable = Untransmittable.
Starting HIV Treatment (ART): Step-by-Step
Step 1: Walk In or Call Us
📍 5812 Hollywood Blvd, Room 7, Hollywood, FL
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Same-day or next-day visits are available.
Step 2: Confirm Your HIV Status
We’ll confirm your diagnosis if needed and explain everything clearly, without judgment. You’re not alone—we’re here for you.
Step 3: Connect with Your Care Team
You'll meet your provider and care coordinator to:
- Understand your health and treatment options
- Review what ART is and how it works
- Build a treatment plan that fits your life
Step 4: Complete Lab Work
We’ll order baseline labs to check:
- CD4 count & viral load
- Liver/kidney function
- Co-infections like hepatitis or STIs
- Resistance testing (to pick the best medication)
Step 5: Start ART – Often the Same Day
Most patients start treatment right away. ART is usually:
- A single pill once a day
- Easy to take with few side effects
- The fastest path to becoming undetectable
Step 6: Get Help with Medications
Whether you have insurance or not, we’ve got you covered. We’ll help you:
- Apply for patient assistance or Ryan White services
- Enroll in free or low-cost medication programs
- Avoid delays in starting your meds
Step 7: Follow-Up for Support & Success
In 2–4 weeks, we’ll check in to:
- See how you’re feeling
- Review lab results
- Make any needed adjustments
Step 8: Reach Undetectable. Live Empowered.
Once your viral load is undetectable, you:
- Can’t transmit HIV to sexual partners (U=U)
- Stay healthy for the long term
- Can live fully, with confidence and control
We’ll support you with routine care every 3-6 months and always be just a call away.
🚨Clinic Is Opening Soon!
Uplift Healthcare, Inc. is proud to announce that our new nonprofit clinic will be opening its doors in Broward County in the near future!