ABOUT:

HIVCareNet.net^© is a unique endeavor that aims to address unmet information and care access needs for the infected HIV/AIDS community and their providers of care in the East Central Florida region. Geographically this area includes primarily Orange County with its surrounding counties of Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Lake and Volusia. HIVCareNet.net is the first comprehensive, user-friendly regional website that can serve the information and care needs of the large group of people living with HIV/AIDS. Since the mission of the initiative is so broad, it is a work in progress. It is founded on the key principle that the Internet will enable people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) and the range of providers involved in all aspects of their care to be better informed and constantly updated on the resources in their communities. As shown in the sitemap, the HIVCareNet.net^© has four areas of concentration: education and research, medical (includes nursing) and pharmacy care, service & care and finally community links. The four areas cover the entire scope of service needs and available resources that concern the greater HIV/AIDS community of ‘patients’ and ‘providers’. Through a large number of growing links to multiple sites, the HIVCareNet.net^© provides specific and targeted information and tools that will empower infected and affected individuals in the ongoing challenges of chronic HIV/AIDS illness. Though the emphasis of the site is on HIV/AIDS, it will likely be useful to individuals who wish to also explore general health related topics.

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The HIVCareNet.net^© website is a copyrighted production of HIVCareNet, a not-for-profit in Central Florida (in development) – both created and operated by Asim A. Jani, MD MPH FACP. As of the launching of the website, March 2002, this web project was made possible without external funding of any kind. It is the aim of HIVCareNet and its website developers and advisory board that support / sponsorship for several purposes are made possible through the upcoming social marketing efforts. These purposes include but are not limited to web-content generation, cost of materials, computer support, website development consultation, maintenance, travel and related expenses concerned with further web-scope expansion, collaboration and other necessary services. Quality analysis and improvement plans will also involve further financial support as the website mission includes the dynamic ability to stay sensitive to user need and information flow.