The UCSD Binational program has developed collaboration with pediatricians and obstetricians delivering HIV care in Baja California. The program provides consultation, care and access to clinical trials to children and pregnant women from Baja California.

GOAL
The goal of these activities is to expand opportunities for clinical care, provider education and research along the bi-national border, to become a model for other bi-national, US-Mexico HIV/AIDS Projects.


MISSION
The mission of the UCSD Binational Program is to increase the level of awareness to fully implement perinatal HIV testing to prevent maternal-fetal transmission, to deliver care and education for children and women and their families to improve their quality of life.


SERVICES
HIV consultation (by phone, e-mail or fax)
HIV screening for children and pregnant women
Bi-monthly HIV Outpatient Clinic at the Hospital General de Tijuana
HIV education for Healthcare specialists

For more information please call:
Patricia Hubbard
Phone (619) 543-8080
Fax (619) 298-2698
email: phubbard@ucsd.edu
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30


EUNIME - Por Tijuana, A.C.
Via de la Juventud Oriente #8800 Local #2539
Col. Federal/Plaza Viva Tijuana
Tijuana, B.C. Mexico

E-mail: eunime-portijuana@cox.net

Eunime meets every Saturday from 11am - 2:00pm

EUNIME - Por Tijuana, A.C. is a group of individuals who work on both sides of the borders of California & Baja California to provide social and support services to children living with HIV/AIDS and their families in Tijuana.

CORE SERVICES
Support Groups where families can meet and share their own stories in a safe environment Emergency assistance with medications, lab tests, food, hygiene products, clothes and shoes (Items are provided through donations) Educational workshops (offered by volunteers from UCSD as well University in Tijuana graduate students) Linking families with Public Health Department in Tijuana Civic Center and other community resources Recreational Activities such as Day of the Child, Mother's Day, and Christmas Celebration The first camp for families is scheduled for July 2005 thanks to the Scouts Association of Tijuana.

EUNIME - POR TIJUANA, A.C. is the first support center focused in infected children and their families in Tijuana B.C. organized by HIV/AIDS affected members and volunteers.

If you would like to be a volunteer or make a donation, please send an email to Rosalva Vasquez at eunime-portijuana@cox.net


TEAM

Stephen A. Spector, M.D.
Program Director
Pediatric Infectious Disease


Rolando Viani, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease,
HIV Specialist


Patricia Hubbard M.D.
Binational Program Coordinator


Rosalva Vasquez
Family Advocate