RWPB & PREVENTION NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT–JUNE 2022

On June 27th each year, we observe National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), a day to emphasize and encourage HIV testing. This year’s theme is “HIV Testing is Self Care” HIV testing can be free, easy, fast, and confidential. HIV self-tests can be done when...

Meet the ADHS Viral Hepatitis Team!

The ADHS Viral Hepatitis team has five members. Joana Mendez-Lopez, HIV Planning Liaison Macy Richardson, HIV Project Specialist Marissa Dibilio (she/her), Hepatitis C Communicable Disease Specialist; marissa.dibilio@azdhs.gov Background: B.A. in Public Health at...

Community Spotlight-Refugee Health

Community Spotlight-Refugee Health March 16, 2022 | Haley Smith | HIV, Hep C, STI My name is Haley Smith, and I have been working as a housing case manager at the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) for 5 years. I have a background in biology and psychology, and...

Arizona ADAP Adequacy & Affordability Review Process

Arizona ADAP Adequacy & Affordability Review Process March 16, 2022 | Jimmy Borders | HIV Ryan White Part B (RWPB) and AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP) must ensure that funding is not used to make payments for any item or service that has been paid, or can...

ADAP 340B Medication Refills – Helpful Hints

ADAP 340B Medication Refills – Helpful Hints February 16, 2022 | Jimmy Borders | HIV Recently, the Arizona ADAP 340B pharmacy underwent an internal transition from OptumRx to Genoa. While a majority of the transition was seamless to clients, issues did arise...