An equally important mission of the UAB CFAR is the dedication to our community outreach programs in AIDS education and awareness between the university and the surrounding community.

Owing to the stigma of HIV, especially in the South, and the general uncertainty and fear about HIV in the community at large, a critical effort of the UAB CFAR at its inception was the establishment of effective outreach programs into the Birmingham and Alabama communities.

Complete details and contact information for HIV patient healthcare, HIV testing, clinical trials participation and HIV/AIDS patient support programs are found on the websites for the 1917 Clinic and AIDS Outreach and Support.