Piedmont Health Service: Carrboro Community Health Center
Physical Address:
301 Lloyd Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
Dates and Times of Clinic:
M, Th: 8 am- 8 pm, Tu,Wed,Fr: 8 am – 5 pm, Sat 8:00 am -1:00 Pharmacy closed Saturday
Phone Number:
(919) 942-8741
Call the Center’s main #, let person know that the patient would like to receive PrEP. They will schedule a medical appointment with a medical provider that administers PrEP in this health center.
Services Offered:
PrEP & PEP prescriber, Primary Care services including HRT, Laboratory testing, Hepatitis C treatment, Dental and counselling/support with financial assistance programs.
Documentation Required:
If insured, bring the insurance card. If a person is uninsured, they will need to bring proof of income such as a paycheck stub, VA Check, SS statement or proof of public assistance, proof of address & photo ID.
Number of PrEP Providers:
Varies although at least 2-3 providers administer PrEP each day at this health center.
Estimated Appointment Length:
20 minutes
Wait Time for Appointment:
1-2 weeks; sometimes same day.
Cost for Initial Visit and Follow-Up:
Copay for services are based on insurance primary care copays. If uninsured, there is a sliding fee scale based on income & family size.
Financial Support for Patients:
Piedmont Health pharmacists work with patients to obtain medication through their insurance provider and/or Gilead patient assistance program. Cost may vary based on family size and income.
Follow up:
Office visits are every 1-3 months depending on patient risk. Kidney function, HIV status, and STI status are checked every 3-6 months, again, depending on risk and following accepted guidelines.
Transportation Support and Accessibility for Patients:
Local Bus lines (Chapel Hill & Orange Co) with transportation for disabled or senior adults.
Translation Available:
Spanish, Burmese, and language line for other non-English speaking patients.