Lens on LGBTQ+ Archives

Category: Lens on LGBTQ+

Establishing Relationships: “The Whole Point of Health Care”

Andy Doan chose a career in pharmacy because he craved community engagement. As a pharmacist-in-charge at Avita, “I support a patient’s wellness journey.”

The Take: How a “Culture of Fear” Links HIV & Mental Health

The landscape of HIV—mired in fear, stigma, and health inequity—is deeply connected to behavioral health issues. Here’s what we can do about it.

The Take: Why Pharmacists Are Health Care’s Unsung Heroes

International HIV expert, podcast host, entrepreneur, and activist Michelle Sherman calls pharmacists health care’s “best-kept secret.” Here’s why.

Backstage: Avita Patient Ara Turner Finds Her True Self

A chat with Ara “Ara Besque Starr” Turner reveals her former health care barriers as a transgender woman and how she found her true “medical family.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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