Infectious Disease
Additional Resources
Body Positive
www.phoenixbodypositive.org/
Body Positive, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, was created by and for people infected and affected by HIV. We provide the community with the knowledge, resources and collective strength necessary for individuals to live long and well with HIV and to prevent the spread of the disease.
AIDS Drug Assistence Program (ADAP)
www.azdhs.gov/phs/hiv/adap.htm
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is responsible for the administration of ADAP for the state of Arizona. ADAP provides access to medications used to treat HIV and prevent the onset of related opportunistic infections for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
AIDSmeds.com
www.aidsmeds.com
AIDSmeds.com is dedicated to providing people living with HIV the necessary information they need to make empowered treatment decisions. The founder and some of the writers of this web site are living with HIV, and we know first hand the challenges of learning how to fight this virus. By offering complete, but not complicated, up-to-date info, AIDSmeds.com seeks to help those that are both new and old to this challenge, and to remain a powerful resource for years to come.
HIV Prevention
www.azdhs.gov/phs/hiv/hiv_prev.htm
The Office of HIV/AIDS Prevention Program administers more than $2.5 million in federal prevention monies for the state of Arizona. There are currently 37 prevention contracts ADHS oversees. These include HIV counseling and testing done by most county health departments, as well as grants for specific interventions, such as injecting drug users and men who have sex with men. The office also provides conferences and trainings.
This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Arizona Liver Foundation
www.liverfoundation.org/arizona
The Arizona Chapter of the American Liver Foundation works to support the national mission of preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and other liver diseases through research and education. Led by a voluntary Board of Directors, the Arizona Chapter offers up-to-date information and support to individuals with liver disease and their families, friends, health care professionals and the local community.
With 14 support groups throughout the State, an extensive education program and several fundraising events, the Arizona Chapter is dedicated to educating the public about liver disease and helping those affected by liver disease.
We invite anyone to contact our office to learn more about the important programs and services we offer here in Arizona.
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