Preventive Medicine & Community Health
NJ AIDS/STD Hotline
Project leader: Steven Marcus, MD; smarcus@njpies.org
Other Faculty: Zdravko Vassilev, MD zvassilev@njpies.org
Project Staff: Thelma Jennis, BS, RN, MPH tjennis@njpies.org
Mission/Vision:
The hotline was established in 1988 to provide consultation and referral for health professionals and lay public related to HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Callers are given anonymous counseling, referral for testing and treatment as needed. Support group information is also available for callers.
Specifics about activity:
Hotline is staffed 24/7 by health professionals, nurses, pharmacists and physicians. They answer questions ranging from cause, prevention and treatment of all sexually transmitted diseases.
Publications from project:
Vassilev, Z.P., Marcus, S. (2004). Adverse Interactions with Antiretroviral Agents: Focus on Recreational and Addiction Drugs. The AIDS Reader .14(2):96.
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Opportunities for students:
There are a wide range of activities for students to become involved. Monthly and seasonal rotations are possible. Hidden text and keywords:
Date revised: November 15, 2011