Arizona's Health Department Issues Stop Work Orders for HIV Testing Across the State
With no lifeboat in sight, some HIV prevention programs may shutter because of federal funding cuts.
Stories by LOOKOUT on health
With no lifeboat in sight, some HIV prevention programs may shutter because of federal funding cuts.
The Southern Arizona medical provider that once touted its relationship with the queer community has appeared to have lost its credibility with their decision to pre-comply to Trump’s executive orders.
One adult patient of Planned Parenthood Arizona was told by phone Friday night that the treatment she receives for gender-affirming care was "paused."
Prisma Community Care and eight other clinics say the executive orders forcing them to ignore trans identities and dismantle diversity programs are unconstitutional.
Last week, Prisma Community Care resumed providing gender-affirming healthcare for their youth patients, while Phoenix Children's remains quiet on their next moves.
The move comes alongside other major city's children's hospitals doing the same.
Hear their voice: Helen Waltz (they/them), Flagstaff, Ariz.
Former students tell their stories on how the state’s restrictive sex education programs affected their lives and relationships
Hear their voices: Diana Garcia (she/her) Yuma, Ariz.
Hear their voices: Gina Griffiths (Phoenix, AZ.) and TV Alford (Mesa, AZ)
Hear her voice: Yesenia Siemens (she/they), Yuma, Ariz.
In 2023, 17% of all people diagnosed with HIV were over the age of 50. It's both a concern and a realization for some that more should be done.
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