PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Screening for Infectious Diseases
Screening for Infectious Diseases
“Many people are talking about the The general population voluntary testing program
importance of screening, but I am started in 2007 for HIV. Three years later, we added
proud to be part of a team that another two testing components, for viral hepatitis
has been delivering a real service B and C. The program is run in three testing centers,
continuously since 2007. We do not two in Constanţa and one in Tulcea, plus a mobile
condition access on fees or insurance,
and because of that I have witnessed
testing laboratory that allows the testing teams to
visit remote locations.
that people want to know their status.” - Adelina GENERAL POPULATION SCREENING REMAINS THE
Corduneanu, patients’ navigator MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR HIV, HBV, AND HCV.
“Screening among the general population
may
prove
cost effective
diagnosis occurs closer
moment of
infection.
when
to
the
Patients
may be more willing to accept the
necessary lifestyle adjustments, and
the costs of the treatment remain low.
This is the only winning strategy, especially
for HCV eradication.” - Mihaela Bogdan, Projects
Manager
INFECTIONS DIAGNOSED EARLY ENSURE BETTER SELF-
MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND MORE
QUALITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEARS FOR PEOPLE TAKEN
INTO CARE BY OUR TEAM. ONCE THE INFECTION
IS DIAGNOSED, PATIENTS INITIATE A LONG-TERM
CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH BAYLOR AND
RECEIVE MEDICAL, PSYCHO-SOCIAL, AND HEALTH
SYSTEM NAVIGATION SERVICES.
Testing availability and accessibility are essential:
Anyone may access the service simply by making
an appointment online or by phone. The procedure
In 2019, we tested 7,798 people in the general is simple, and we do not ask for any additional
population in the Dobrogea region (Constanța and prerequisites, such as health insurance or other
Tulcea counties) at no cost to them. documents.
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