The newly formed HIV Statewide Advisory Group (SWAG) is recruiting up to 12 new members to represent people living with HIV, those affected by the disease, and HIV care and social service providers statewide.
The SWAG is charged with providing planning and guidance for the delivery of services funded by the SWAG and Ryan White Part B Programs of Arizona Department of Health Services. The SWAG is currently working on the development of a comprehensive plan to effectively end the HIV epidemic in Arizona by 2020.
Members commit to attend approximately six half-day meetings each year, along with HIV-related training and leadership development. Meetings take place in Phoenix. For those living in other parts of the state, travel and accommodations will be provided. For more information, and to download a membership application, visit www.HIVAZ.org/SWAG, or call 602-364-3599.
Cara M. Christ, M.D., M.S. became Director for the Arizona Department of Health Services in May 2015. Dr. Christ has served the agency for more than nine years. Among her many accomplishments at ADHS, Dr. Christ collaborated with health partners and stakeholders to develop strategic plans for infectious disease prevention and control including the Governor’s Council on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. She was involved in leading statewide efforts during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and worked with partners to find solutions to improve childhood vaccination programs. In 2012, Dr. Christ managed the development and implementation of 20 Articles of Arizona Administrative Code for Health Care Institutions allowing integration of physical and behavioral health services statewide. Dr. Christ obtained her master's degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular virology and public health. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Follow the Director on Twitter @DrCaraChrist.
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