Infectious Disease/Additional Resources
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
http://www.swhiv.org/
The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS is a non-profit research and resource center based in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the largest clinical trial, education, behavioral health and nutrition support center dedicated to fighting HIV and AIDS in the Southwestern United States. As a proud sponsor, The Apothecary Shops can continue to help the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS provide optimal resources for those in need.
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
This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
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.
AIDSinfo
http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/
AIDSinfo is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) project that offers the latest federally approved information on HIV/AIDS clinical research, treatment and prevention and medical practice guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends, health care providers, scientists and researchers.
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.
Pegasys
www.pegasys.com
Working with your doctor to start and continue hepatitis C treatment is one of the most important health decisions you'll ever make. Whether you are considering treatment with PEGASYS and COPEGUS® (Ribavirin, USP), have just started treatment, or want to review information about treatment, this web site is for you. The most important thing you can do is learn all you can about the disease so you can make informed decisions with the help of your doctor or nurse. This information that may help as you decide whom to tell about your diagnosis, what precautions you should take to protect others from getting the disease, and what lifestyle changes you may want to consider.
Be in Charge®
www.beincharge.com
Be In Charge® offers personal support for patients with chronic Hepatitis C (HCV). If you have been diagnosed with HCV, enroll in the Be In Charge® program. Once you enroll, you will have the opportunity to speak with a nurse counselor and receive materials to help you through your treatment. As a member, you'll receive resources, support information and education to help you, your family and friends understand hepatitis C. You can also use this site to access information about hepatitis C, treatment support, and listen to patients talk about their experience with hepatitis C.