90% of our patients are up-to-date with their routine HIV care, compared to 57% of all persons living with HIV in SF (SFDPH Epidemiology Report 2011); all of our patients receive the support they need to enter in to and remain engaged in medical care.
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Access to medication
97% of our patients are on antiretroviral therapy, individually managed by their care team to meet their needs and treatment goals.
Outstanding outcomes
89% of our patients experience viral suppression, compared to 62% of all persons living with HIV in SF (SFDPH HIV Epidemiology Report 2011). Viral suppression dramatically improves a person with HIV to thrive and decreasing the chance of passing on HIV to others.
Birth Plans
A woman’s birth plan is respected; in 2012, 38% of births were natural, 28% involved an epidural and 34% received some other form of anesthesia, based on the woman’s needs and preferences.
Low Cesarean Rate
In 2012, only 9.3% of our pregnant patients delivered by Cesarean Section, far below the national average of 30% of pregnancies delivered by Cesarean.