Posts
The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center
opened its doors September 27 with a rededication reception to celebrate the
center’s recent renovations. A product of the Cook County Health and Hospitals
System and the Rush University Medical Center, the center has served those of
all ages as a clinic for the prevention, care, and research of HIV/AIDS and
other infectious diseases for the past 14 years. The CORE Center offers
patients all of the services that they may need in one location, including
primary and specialty medical care, dental care, social and support services,
prevention and education programs, and opportunities to participate in
research.
The 150 invited attendees filled the
building’s main lobby for the reception. Invitees included elected officials,
past and present donors, provider staff, and community partners. CORE Center
staff members from various departments were also available to greet guests and
to conduct tours of the facility.
While most of the renovations
repurposed, rearranged, and reconfigured the center’s space more efficiently,
the dental clinic is a completely new feature. Since the nature of HIV/AIDS
treatment has changed, there is a new focus on testing and linking individuals
to treatment. Therefore, the renovation of the clinical areas was crucial, as
more and more people will be coming in for services.
The Friends of AIDS Foundation is
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and
empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV
virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.
TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!
