Infectious Diseases

Although HIV infection rates continue to decline and survival rates are improving, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a serious, life-changing condition. There is currently no cure, but early HIV testing and treatment are highly effective in slowing or even stopping the progression of HIV and preventing the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

At Families Together of Orange County, we provide confidential HIV testing, comprehensive treatment options, and preventive care, including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), to help protect your health. Our services are designed to be safe, discreet, and accessible, ensuring that you receive the care and resources you need to manage your health and well-being.

Because living with HIV and AIDS can be profoundly challenging, we also offer counseling and therapy services in a compassionate, judgment-free environment. This includes individual and group therapy sessions, family and relationship counseling, support groups, risk reduction, bereavement therapy and more. As always, our goal is to provide holistic services that go beyond simply addressing medical needs. We offer complete care and support, giving you the treatments, resources and coping skills you need to live a happier, healthier, longer life.

From pneumonia and meningitis to HIV and travel-related illnesses, communicable diseases come in many forms and produce a whole constellation of adverse health effects. These conditions can be complex and difficult to manage, which is why comprehensive infectious disease consultations are essential. At Families Together of Orange County, you’ll work with board-certified infectious disease specialists who are equipped to deliver the highest possible level of care.

Our experts work with you one-on-one every step of the way, from evaluating your diagnosis to exploring your treatment options. During infectious disease consultations, we listen to your concerns and experiences, answer your questions and assist you in building a personalized treatment plan based on your unique healthcare needs. By engaging, educating and empowering, we help you take a more active role in your health, leading to improved wellness and better outcomes.

Your skin is your body’s first line of defense against pathogens, so any break in this protective envelope is potentially vulnerable to infection. While punctures, lacerations and other traumatic injuries should always be treated and monitored closely, chronic wounds are of particular concern. This includes any wound that hasn’t started healing within a month or completely healed within two months. These wounds are typically caused by poor blood flow and are most often associated with diabetes, vascular diseases, mobility limitations and other conditions.

If left untreated, chronic wounds can cause significant pain, impair quality of life and substantially increase the risk of developing a serious infection. Families Together of Orange County can successfully treat all types of wounds, from pressure sores and ulcers to burns and surgical incisions. We offer personalized treatment plans featuring a full range of wound care services, including debridement, oral and topical medications, growth-factor therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

While some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) produce clear and unmistakable symptoms, many others can spread silently without causing any apparent adverse effects. Perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that an estimated 80% of sexually active people are infected with an STD at some point in their lives. Consequently, regular STD testing is a key part of any preventive healthcare routine. While all sexually active adults should be screened at least annually, your doctor may recommend more frequent testing depending on your specific risk factors.

At Families Together of Orange County, we’re on a mission to make STD screening quicker, easier and more accessible for everyone. We offer confidential testing and timely results in a supportive, stress-free environment. Our friendly staff can also assist you in finding medical care, counseling and any other resources you may need.