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East Alabama Medical Center - Unity Wellness Center (UWC)
This subsidiary of East Alabama Medical Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and Lee County United Way agency. Working closely with health care professionals, community-based organizations and local communities, the UWC provides services to individuals and families, advocates on behalf of those impacted by HIV/AIDS and conducts outreach and education for targeted populations and locations.
What is it?
This subsidiary of East Alabama Medical Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and Lee County United Way agency. Working closely with health care professionals, community-based organizations and local communities, the UWC provides services to individuals and families, advocates on behalf of those impacted by HIV/AIDS and conducts outreach and education for targeted populations and locations.
Who is it for?
Area individuals and families affected or infected by HIV/AIDS.
Why do they do it?
UWC began as a grassroots effort in 1987, when information about HIV/AIDS was not widely available.
Impact
In the last year, UWC provided 219 people with a range of services including HIV counseling and testing, medical treatment, diagnostic labs, specialty appointments, oral health, mental health, access to HIV medications, post-test education, medical and non-medical case management, housing and transportation.
Contact: Marilyn Swyers
Executive Director, Unity Wellness Center
Telephone: 334-887-5244
E-mail: marilyn.swyers@eamc.org
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