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Compassionate Care Means “Showing Up” for Patients, Team, Self

A brief childhood illness led to Gianna O’Neill’s passion for community pharmacy. Here’s what she’s learned about patients, teamwork, and business along the way.

Is Your 340B Partner a Good Fit? Look for These Signs

Avita Q Care Plus PREVENTION X case study

How Strong Partnerships Helped PREVENTION X “PrEP” for Change

Avita’s LGBTQ+ Pride Key to Mission, Without Exception

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Dr. Jerome Adams to 340B Entities: Show Your Value

At the 340B Coalition Summer Conference, Avita Board Member Dr. Jerome Adams offered advice on supporting the drug discount program’s future. Read on for insights from 340B Report.

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Taking Compassionate Care Above & Beyond

Caring for patients is not a responsibility Avita Lead Pharmacy Tech Shayla Smith considers lightly. “I go out of my way to earn that trust.”

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Jim Pickett on PrEP: “It’s No Time to Rest on Our Laurels”

As PrEP turns 10, advocate Jim Pickett discusses the early years and what’s coming next. “We’ve come a long way, baby. But there’s so much work to do.”

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How to Build Your Covered Entity’s Patient Base

Covered entities must grow their patient bases to successfully sustain their missions. Learn why and glean actionable insights from industry experts.

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As U=U Turns 6, Bruce Richman is Just Getting Started

Bruce Richman, founder of the U=U movement, chats about how it all started, what’s next, and the heroes who risked their lives along the way.

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Avita’s Message This Pride Season? BeYOUtiful

Avita celebrates the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year. Learn more about our 2022 Pride theme, beYOUtiful.

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An Expert’s Insights on the Current 340B Environment

Confused by the latest 340B program developments? In this edition of The Take, Ted Slafsky breaks down current events & predicts what’s next.

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Avita Honored with Outpatient Pharmacy of the Year Award

Citing its excellence in mentoring students, The University of Houston’s College of Pharmacy has named Avita its Outpatient Pharmacy of the Year.

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7 Tips for Sustaining Your 340B Program

Covered entities depend on 340B funding to serve vulnerable patients. Here are 7 insights on how to successfully navigate the program during challenging times.

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Don’t Forget the Human Face of the 340B Program

The 340B Program was created to fund vital services for some of America’s most vulnerable patients. Amidst all the controversy, that sometimes gets forgotten.

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Project Hospitality & Avita: Partners in Compassionate Care

Project Hospitality has aided Staten Island’s vulnerable and underserved for over 40 years. Here’s how they partner with Avita to deliver compassionate care.

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Ismael Ruiz Is Not Taking No for an Answer

For over 15 years, Avita patient Ismael Ruiz has been advocating for others living with HIV. “You’re a human being—and you should expect to be treated like one.”

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Avita Earns Perfect Score for LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality—Again

For a second year, Avita has earned 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Quality Index. Here’s what that means —and why it matters.