by Citlaly Gomez | Nov 17, 2023
The upcoming event is our Annual Posada Navideña, in which we celebrate Worlds AIDS day with holiday cheer. The event is FREE for all community members to have a good time. In having this event our objective is to bring awareness to getting tested and knowing your...
by Juan Lopez | Jan 24, 2023
About AIDS Walk Arizona Aunt Rita’s AIDS Walk Arizona is the largest gathering in Arizona to support people living with HIV and raise community awareness. This year’s walk is presented by CAN Community Health! Our 2023 theme is BRAND NEW DAY. Join Aunt...
by Juan Lopez | Jan 24, 2023 | HIV
December 2022 The 2022 HIV/AIDS in Arizona Annual Report is now published and available on the ADHS website. Check out the interactive dashboard too! Congrats and kudos to our HIV Surveillance team for getting this submitted!
by Juan Lopez | Jan 24, 2023 | Hepatitis C
November 2022 We are thrilled to share that as of October 1, 2022, prior authorization is NO LONGER required for patients to receive coverage for hep C treatment through AHCCCS! Patients will not need to see a specialist for their treatment and providers will no...
by Juan Lopez | Jan 24, 2023 | HIV
September 2022 Focus groups were conducted in February – June 2022 to inform the 2022-2026 HIV/STI/Hep C Arizona Integrated Plan. We talked to over 180 Arizonans during 18 focus groups that highlighted personal experiences with our state’s prevention and...
by Juan Lopez | Jan 24, 2023 | HIV
August 2022 It’s finally arrived! After several years of planning, we are very excited to announce that ADHS, in partnership with the Pacific AETC – Arizona and Arizona State University-SIRC has launched a new Academic Detailing Program designed to improve the...
by Juan Lopez | Jan 24, 2023 | HIV
July 2022 Back in February, we announced that the ADHS Ryan White Part B Program was selected to participate in NASTAD’s Trauma-Informed Approaches Learning Community for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part Bs/ADAPs. Participating representatives for Arizona included Macy...
by Juan Lopez | Nov 28, 2022
Picnic in the Park is Aunt Rita’s Inaugural World AIDS Day picnic that is open to all community members, partner agency workers, and all of you who support us throughout the year! Enjoy live music, delicious food and drinks, and fun activities. Tables and...
by Juan Lopez | Nov 28, 2022
This event will be a community event for all. We will have different vendors offering many resources for the community. There will be HIV/STI Testing, raffles items, gift cards, free food, and live entertainment!
by Juan Lopez | Oct 25, 2022 | Hepatitis C
I contracted Hep-C more than likely from intravenous drug use sometime in my early twenties. I had thought that bleach would kill off the virus and when I was told that it doesn't I assumed I had it. It was at that point (no pun intended) that I became even...
