August 1, 2007
Our Coatesville Clinic was recently featured in the May/June issue of the Pennsylvania Dental Journal with an article titled “AIDS Care Group, Coatesville Clinic Form Groundbreaking Partnership”.
“Historically, dental care for the uninsured, underinsured or for those living with HIV/AIDS has been difficult to access. Many of those same patients have had better access to medical care due to several initiatives, such as better Medicaid insurance reimbursement rates and investment in public health medical facilities, while access to dental care has continued to lag, especially in rural and urban communities. In addition to inadequate insurance coverage and reimbursement rates, access to care is also limited by poverty, disease stigma and lack of transportation.
Dr. Howell Strauss with the AIDS Care Group and PDA member dentist Dr. Barry Cohen have recently undertaken a significant initiative to help HIV/AIDS patients gain access to dental care.”
Read the article in its entirety here:
AIDS Care Group PDA - Page 1
AIDS Care Group PDA - Page 2
July 31, 2007
We are really excited to announce our fourth Art Auction! This year, we’ll be holding it at the ArtJaz Gallery in Philadelphia on Sunday September 16th (Directions).
Come enjoy the music, savor the food, and open your hearts!
Details:
Sunday September 16th, 2007 (1pm – 6pm)
ArtJaz Gallery
53 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Directions)
We will be featuring talented artists such as: Cecelia Bond, Jose Sebourne, Dane Tilghman, E.B. Lewis, Dressler Smith, and Eric Strauss.
We can’t wait to see you there!
July 30, 2007
Philadelphia Health Department’s Press Release:
FEDERAL CUTS FORCE REDUCTION IN HIV/AIDS SERVICES
Some Programs To Be Eliminated
The Philadelphia EMA Ryan White HIV Planning Council has adopted a revised funding allocation in response to federal funding cuts totaling $2.4 million. The new plan preserves funding for the core medical and social services that are most needed by persons living with HIV and AIDS as well as other important supportive services.
In late May, the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) announced a reduction in Ryan White Part A Supplemental funds to the City of Philadelphia’s AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO). AACO is the designated grantee for the nine-county eligible metropolitan area (EMA) which includes Philadelphia and its adjacent suburban Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey counties.
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