
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, April 7, 1991                   TAG: 9104070026
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-7   EDITION: METRO 
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HOME CARE PROVIDED TO AIDS VICTIMS

A new Health Department program provides home care for low-income people infected with the AIDS virus.

"This program will enable persons to remain at home and decrease the inconvenience and expense that hospital and nursing home admissions can present," said Dr. C.M.G. Buttery, state health commissioner.

Patients may receive up to four hours of care per day. Services include grooming, help with cooking, dressing, light housekeeping and monitoring health measurements such as blood pressure and weight.

Cases for the city of Roanoke will be handled through the Health Department. For additional information, call 857-7600.

by CNB