When it comes to preventing, detecting and treating HIV, knowledge is power. The team at the University of Arizona Petersen HIV Clinics is here to educate patients, the public and healthcare providers on the latest information about HIV.
Health Education
If you recently received an HIV diagnosis, are at increased risk for contracting the virus or you have a loved one who’s living with HIV, it’s important to educate yourself about the virus. Here are some places to go for factual, credible information:
HIV & AIDS from Banner Health
HIV Basics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HIV Basics from HIV.gov
How to Stay Healthy with HIV (PDF)
Living with HIV from Planned Parenthood
Living with HIV/AIDS from Medline Plus
Arizona HIV/AIDS Organizations
The University of Arizona Petersen HIV Clinics staff works in partnership with Tucson-area HIV/AIDS organizations to meet our patients’ needs for food, financial support, transportation and other types of assistance. If you need assistance, please contact your medical case manager or reach out to one of these local organizations:
HIV/AIDS
- Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation
- Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network
- U.S. Department of Veterans Administration HIV/AIDS Resources
- Pima County Health Department: HIV & Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Integrated Care (Primary, Mental and Behavioral Health)
- Banner - University Medicine Whole Health Clinic
- COPE Community Services Inc.
- El Rio Health - Special Immunology Associates
- CODAC
- Community Bridges, Inc.
Mental & Behavioral Health
- La Frontera
- Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA)
- Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
- HOPE, Incorporated
- Connections Health Solutions, Crisis Response Center
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Helpline
- Buena Vista Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center of Tucson
- America’s Rehab Campuses – Tucson