The 1917 Clinic at UAB

The 1917 Clinic at UAB Open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm. HIV Testing available until 4pm every day.

The 1917 Clinic opened in January 1988 in response to the growing AIDS epidemic in communities within Alabama and surrounding states. An ever-increasing number of residents with HIV/AIDS, along with patients who were returning home to Alabama from other parts of the country, were beginning to overwhelm the health care delivery system with the special and unique needs associated with HIV. In additi

on to specialized medical care, persons living with HIV also required access to social services, specialized nursing care, home health care, hospice, and new treatments available only through clinical research trials. UAB was in a position to provide patients access to clinical drug trials through established networks with both government and industry. By the time the 1917 Clinic had formed in 1988, a sufficient number of researchers and physicians were already in place. The Clinic provided a specialized environment in which to treat patients and study HIV. The blood and tissue samples collected over the years have been used to learn how HIV causes disease, and have contributed to the development of increasingly more effective treatments. The 1917 Clinic was named after its original address, 1917 5th Avenue South, and kept its name when it moved in 1993 to the 908 South 20th Street location.

Many thanks to Sarah, Opioid Prevention Specialist with Aletheia House, for providing a refresher for our staff on Preve...
08/17/2026

Many thanks to Sarah, Opioid Prevention Specialist with Aletheia House, for providing a refresher for our staff on Preventing an Opioid Overdose with Internasal Naloxone.

We always appreciate the opportunity to partner with our community.
08/13/2026

We always appreciate the opportunity to partner with our community.

Many thanks to our 1917 team members, Patrick and Marsha, for leading an informative and honest educational talk for our...
07/30/2026

Many thanks to our 1917 team members, Patrick and Marsha, for leading an informative and honest educational talk for our staff on Healing the Addicted Brain and the services available to our patients through the OBAT (Office Based Addiction Treatment) Clinic.

Today marks Kathy Gaddis’s last day at 1917 Clinic. Kathy has been an absolute pillar of our team. It is impossible to ...
07/01/2026

Today marks Kathy Gaddis’s last day at 1917 Clinic.

Kathy has been an absolute pillar of our team. It is impossible to overstate the impact she has had on our clinic and on so many of us individually. Her unwavering dedication, deep compassion, and countless contributions have shaped who we are, how we deliver care, and driven our success for many years. Simply put, we are better because she was part of our team.

Kathy – Thank you for your incredible service to our clinic and our community. You will be deeply missed, but we wish you nothing but the best in this next chapter! ❤️

This week we had the wonderful opportunity to exchange local and global approaches to engagement in care with Dr. George...
05/01/2026

This week we had the wonderful opportunity to exchange local and global approaches to engagement in care with Dr. George Ashu, Fogarty INSIGHT trainee from Cameroon, and Dr. Anna Helova, Sparkman Center for Global Health Deputy Director.

So many good people and good resources at the End Addiction Walk. We heard lots of meaningful stories, shared hope, prom...
04/25/2026

So many good people and good resources at the End Addiction Walk. We heard lots of meaningful stories, shared hope, promoted HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and our OBAT(Office Based Addiction Treatment) Clinic.

This week we are celebrating our Administrative Professionals, also now affectionately known as Chaos Coordinators who a...
04/23/2026

This week we are celebrating our Administrative Professionals, also now affectionately known as Chaos Coordinators who are efficiently and thoughtfully connecting the dots, solving problems and figuring things out! They include folks such as our front desk staff, our linkage and retention coordinators, patient service coordinators, and our outreach and education team!

Many thanks to Abby from Legacy of Hope, and Katrina, 1917 Social Worker, for updating our healthcare team on Organ and ...
04/15/2026

Many thanks to Abby from Legacy of Hope, and Katrina, 1917 Social Worker, for updating our healthcare team on Organ and Tissue Donation and the Hope Act.

Over 1200 Alabamians are on the waiting list currently. To become a donor, register online at legacyofhope.org.

This month we are appreciating our team with our Gratitude Graffiti board. Thankful for everyone’s contribution to Team ...
02/20/2026

This month we are appreciating our team with our Gratitude Graffiti board. Thankful for everyone’s contribution to Team 1917! ❤️

Today our clinic is acknowledging National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease. Love your heart! ❤️
02/06/2026

Today our clinic is acknowledging National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease. Love your heart! ❤️

Address

3220 5th Avenue S
Birmingham, AL
35222

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+12059341917

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