Open Door Health Center is proud of its designation as a Patient Centered Health Home. the Patient Centered Health Home (PCHH) model is a system-wide transformation involving medical and essential support services (case management, housing, EIS, dental, behavioral health, counseling and testing).
Open Door strives to provide high quality medical care for everyone!
We maintain a very strong commitment to providing care for medically vulnerable patients such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities and those living with HIV/AIDS. Thankfully, now that HIV is a treatable chronic disease, we no longer need to manage it in a vacuum as an isolated illness.
We treat the whole person in a comprehensive approach with a focus on wellness and
disease prevention.
Our care is delivered by high level professionals with compassion and respect.
Our organization is unique that we have case management, behavioral health and medical providers all at the same location which allows us to provide optimal care in an integrated manner.
We have been recognized as a Patient Care Medical Home and hope that you will chose us to provide the medical care for yourself and your family.
Our services include:
- Primary care
- Prevention and wellness
- HIV care
- STI testing and treatment
- PREP and PEP services
- Transgender services
- Behavioral Health
We are proud to be opening doors for healthcare equality.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections, also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (or STDs) are infections that commonly spread during sexual activity especially vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Signs and symptoms include discharge, genital rash or ulcers, and pelvic pain.
You can also have an STI with no signs or symptoms which increases the risk of passing the disease on to others. It’s important to understand that you still have the STI until it is medically treated.
Don’t be afraid to ask! That’s one of the most important things that Open Door would like you to know when it comes to talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). And even more important – GET TESTED!
We offer FREE STI testing.
Please call one of our clinics today to schedule testing.
Aurora: 630.264.1819 ext. 310
Elgin: 847.695.1093 ext. 210
Additional Resources: http://www.cdc.gov/std/
After Hours Care
If you have a life threatening medical emergency, please call 911 immediately!
If you have a medical concern of an urgent nature which cannot wait until the clinic opens, please call the clinic and wait for the prompt for the answering service so that they can page the on call clinician.
Please note that we are not able to refill medications, review lab results, or schedule appointments after hours.
You also have the option of going to an urgent care near your home.
Case Management (Medical, Non-Medical, DRS Home Services)
It is the mission of the Case Management Department to provide; support, resources, guidance, education, and advocacy to empower the client living with HIV/AIDS to lead a healthy and self-sufficient life. Open Door Case Managers maintain a continued relationship with clients based on individual needs. These identified needs determine the level of case management services provided to the client at Open Door.
It is the role of Case Managers to help identify client strengths and weaknesses, supporting each client as they live their lives. Open Door Case Managers guide clients through the medical and social services they require and are dedicated to assuring the clients receive the best care and the most appropriate services available within our community.
PrEP: Pre-exposure prophylaxis
LET’S TALK ABOUT PREP
What is PrEP
PrEP stands for Pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is recommended for people who are at risk for HIV such as men who have sex with men, anyone who may be having sex with multiple partners, or someone who just wants to take control of their sexual health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV in at risk populations when it is used in combination with safe sex practices.
COST
PrEP is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans, sliding scale or flat fee is available for qualifying indiviuals. With the current assistance programs available, most people can receive treatment with little to no out of pocket expense.
PrEP NAVIGATION
For those needing more support or information in starting PrEP, we have a team of skilled navigators who can help. A PrEP Navigator can provide in depth education about the program as well as help apply for any assistance that may be available.
It is the goal of Open Door Health Center to reduce barriers to accessing PrEP and provide high quality comprehensive care.
Make an appointment with a PrEP Navigator or Provider to discuss your options to protect yourself against HIV.