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Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
AHF Dedicates Tacoma Healthcare Center and AHF Wellness Center
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pleased to announce the dedication of its AHF Healthcare Center and Wellness Center in Tacoma, Washington, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Friday, July 11. The state-of-the-art facility, AHF's first in the Tacoma area—features AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model, eliminating waiting rooms. The health care center delivers cutting-edge medical care and services to patients living with HIV regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The site also houses an AHF Wellness Center, offering free and confidential STD and HIV testing, counseling, and access to resources like PrEP and PEP. 'Our Tacoma AHF Healthcare and Wellness Centers have no waiting room, so patients are immediately escorted to treatment rooms and serviced from a centrally located provider workstation,' said Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief. 'The goal here is to maximize efficiency using this innovative patient-centered model to improve health outcomes and increase retention in care.' AHF Tacoma The AHF Tacoma Healthcare and Wellness Center offers welcoming, client-centered care designed to meet the evolving needs of Pierce County's most vulnerable residents. Core services include: Primary HIV Medical Care & Wellness Services, Medical Case Management & Care Coordination, Free Comprehensive HIV/STI Testing, Same-Day PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV prevention, and an on-site Wellness Center for walk-in sexual health support. AHF Wellness Centers are a part of AHF's broader mission to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and advocacy. AHF Tacoma also operates a Mobile Testing Unit that delivers free HIV/STI testing directly into the community—meeting clients where they are and eliminating barriers to access for those most in need. Additional Supportive Services at AHF Tacoma With funding from Washington State's Ryan White Part B program, AHF Tacoma provides wraparound services that address key social determinants of health. These services include: Medical Case Management – individualized treatment coordination, Food Vouchers – addressing nutritional needs, Linguistic Services – inclusive and culturally competent care, Housing Assistance – supporting housing stability for clients, Psychosocial Support – mental health and peer services, and Emergency Financial Assistance – for urgent, short-term needs. These services are particularly critical for clients experiencing compounding vulnerabilities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals facing stigma, housing insecurity, and limited access to affirming healthcare. Washington State HIV and STIs (2023) In 2023, over 39,000 people were newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the United States. In Washington state, 421 people were newly diagnosed (rate of 5.4 per 100,000 population) and for Tacoma city, Pierce County, 60 people were diagnosed (rate of 6.4 per 100,000 population) in that same time period [A]. 14,873 people are living with HIV in Washington state, 12,803 are engaged in care (86%), and 11,711 have achieved viral suppression (79%) [A]. In Pierce County, 1,694 people are living with HIV which is 11% of all people living with HIV in the state. 1,385 are engaged in care (82%), and 1,239 have achieved viral suppression (73%). Pierce is the county with the second highest HIV prevalence and new diagnoses after King County (Seattle) in Washington. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.4 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AHF Dedicates New Westside Healthcare Center and Pharmacy on Wilshire Blvd.
Ribbon-cutting Friday, May 16th - 12:30 p.m. Patient-centered model allows for utmost discretion and one-to-one care LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After over three decades of care and service at its La Cienega Boulevard location, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Westside AHF Healthcare Center to a new state-of-the-art facility—part of AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model eliminating waiting rooms—to nearby Wilshire Boulevard where it will continue delivering cutting-edge medical care and services to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The site also features a full service AHF Pharmacy. WHAT: RIBBON-CUTTING: AHF relocates L.A.'s Westside Healthcare Center after 30 years WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2025 TIME: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm PT WHERE: AHF Westside Healthcare Center 8641 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 WHO: Dr. Carl Millner, AHF Chief Medical Officer Michael Weinstein, AHF President Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief Roshanak Mohaghegh, AHF Senior Director of Pharmacy Operations "I'm proud to announce the opening of our newly reimagined Westside Healthcare Center, now operating under a patient-centered, open-concept model—with no traditional waiting room," said Dr. Carl Millner, AHF Chief Medical Officer. "This innovation is especially important for our patients living with HIV, who too often face stigma, delays, and unnecessary barriers to care. By eliminating the waiting room, we're creating a space that prioritizes immediacy, dignity, and seamless access to services. At AHF, we believe every patient deserves to feel respected and supported from the moment they arrive." "Our new Westside Healthcare Center has no waiting room, so patients are immediately escorted to treatment rooms and serviced from a centrally located provider workstation," said Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief. "The goal is to maximize efficiency using this patient-centered model to improve health outcomes and increase retention in care." According to the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), there were 50,904 people living with diagnosed HIV in Los Angeles County by end of 2024. Of these individuals: 73% received medical care in 2024 54% were retained in care by the end of 2024 66% achieved viral suppression in 2024 93% achieved viral suppression in 2024 among those who had at least 1 viral load test during the year 1,635 were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2024 79% of new diagnoses in 2024 were linked to care within one month of diagnosis. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. View source version on Contacts Ged Kenslea, AHF Sr. Comms Dir.(323) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
AHF Dedicates New Westside Healthcare Center and Pharmacy on Wilshire Blvd.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After over three decades of care and service at its La Cienega Boulevard location, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Westside AHF Healthcare Center to a new state-of-the-art facility—part of AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model eliminating waiting rooms—to nearby Wilshire Boulevard where it will continue delivering cutting-edge medical care and services to patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The site also features a full service AHF Pharmacy. AHF is pleased to announce the relocation of its Westside AHF Healthcare Center and AHF Pharmacy to a new state-of-the-art facility on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills—part of AHF's innovative patient-centered clinic model, which eliminates waiting rooms. Share "I'm proud to announce the opening of our newly reimagined Westside Healthcare Center, now operating under a patient-centered, open-concept model—with no traditional waiting room," said Dr. Carl Millner, AHF Chief Medical Officer. "This innovation is especially important for our patients living with HIV, who too often face stigma, delays, and unnecessary barriers to care. By eliminating the waiting room, we're creating a space that prioritizes immediacy, dignity, and seamless access to services. At AHF, we believe every patient deserves to feel respected and supported from the moment they arrive." "Our new Westside Healthcare Center has no waiting room, so patients are immediately escorted to treatment rooms and serviced from a centrally located provider workstation," said Marcelino Alcorta, AHF Western Bureau Chief. "The goal is to maximize efficiency using this patient-centered model to improve health outcomes and increase retention in care." According to the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), there were 50,904 people living with diagnosed HIV in Los Angeles County by end of 2024. Of these individuals: 73% received medical care in 2024 54% were retained in care by the end of 2024 66% achieved viral suppression in 2024 93% achieved viral suppression in 2024 among those who had at least 1 viral load test during the year 1,635 were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2024 79% of new diagnoses in 2024 were linked to care within one month of diagnosis. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.3 million individuals across 48 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. In January 2025, AHF received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award, The King Center's highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
