"HIVchannel.com provides comprehensive information and confidential support that addresses the concerns of those living with HIV/AIDS and their families," said Stanley J. Swierzewski III, M.D., founder and CEO of Healthcommunities.com. "Individuals who have been touched by this virus can now take advantage of this trustworthy and medically accurate resource."

HIVchannel.com includes information on the following critical and relevant topics:

• Live chats with physicians/peers
• Latest treatments for HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS videos
• MD question and answer forum
• Diagnostic procedures
• Links to clinical trial information

Those living with HIV/AIDS can search HIVchannel.com for detailed information about their condition, including symptoms, causes, diagnostic procedures and the latest treatment options. In addition, online chats offer users an interactive forum with others living with HIV/AIDS, as well as with board-certified physician specialists who address specific questions related to the virus. The site also offers informational videos on HIV/AIDS and links to clinical trial information.

From specific medical information regarding HIV/AIDS-related conditions such as pneumonia and hepatitis C, to treatment options including antiretroviral therapies, HIVchannel.com is dedicated to providing the most current and medically accurate information to health care consumers.

Healthcommunities.com offers 11 medical specialty Web channels, including Cardiologychannel.com�, dermatologychannel.net�, neurologychannel.com�, oncologychannel.com�, podiatrychannel.com�, pulmonologychannel.com�, neurologychannel.com�, sleepdisorderchannel.com, urologychannel.com�, and womenshealthchannel.com�.

The company plans to launch at least 15 more specialty channels in the near future, including familypracticechannel.com�,allergychannel.net�, painchannel.com, orthopedicchannel.com�, and mentalhealthchannel.net�.

Healthcommunities.com�, Inc. a privately held company founded in 1998, provides innovative online resources for health care consumers and professionals. The company�s medical specialty Web channels, in partnership with leading pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, serve health care consumers searching for reliable information. Healthcommunities.com is a Physician Developed and Monitored� online community providing medical information and resources in a trusted environment.