Southwest Center is proud to announce that four of our healthcare professionals – Britt Lane, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, AAHIVS, Leanne Muniz, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AAHIVS, Raven Brown, MSN, FNP-C, AAHIVS, and Taylor Piontek MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AAHIVS – have received their credentials as an HIV Specialist™, which are professionally designated by the letters “AAHIVS” from the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM).

LGBTQ+ community member murdered in November appears to have been targeted due to his sexuality.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Pride, one•n•ten, ONE Community, Aunt Rita’s Foundation, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce have jointly issued the following statement:

“The leaders and members of the Greater Phoenix LGBTQ+ and allied community are absolutely outraged at the senseless, vicious and warrantless murder of local community member Bernardo Pantaleon…

Our relationship with our own health is deeply personal, often involving discussions and examinations that can leave individuals feeling vulnerable. Medical mistrust, confusion around seeking healthcare services, and fear of checking in with your body are all valid concerns when it comes to prioritizing your health. In these moments, it's crucial that healthcare environments are one where patients feel comfortable and validated.  

The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness, a welcoming space that brings quality community healthcare providers and LGBTQ+ support organizations together under one roof, is excited to announce its ten-year anniversary celebration, marking a decade of service to the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

The truth is that preventative screenings, such as breast exams, cervical and colon cancer screenings, and prostate exams, are important for everyone, no matter your gender identity.