At APLA Health, we are a place where everyone is seen as the norm, and not the exception.

There is a lot of medical distrust. For Black and Latinx people, for people living with HIV, and LGBT patients who hardly ever see themselves reflected or heard at the doctor’s office this leads to less visits, less check-ups and worse health outcomes. This reality is more stark for transgender individuals who are often greeted with raised eyebrows and invasive questions. They are also more likely to be uninsured, compounding the problem of finding transgender competent care.

That is where APLA Health steps in. As a federally qualified health center, we see everyone who walks through our doors, regardless if they have insurance or not. We build trust with our patients and clients, use their preferred pronouns & name, and provide them with the best support to meet their healthcare needs.

“I participate in AIDS Walk Los Angeles because as the Biomedical Prevention Manager for APLA Health’s PrEP Express Program I believe everyone has the right to affordable and accessible HIV prevention methods. Sexual health and wellness is often overlooked in our society, however it plays such a huge role in our daily lives. APLA Health’s PrEP Express program, along with our other Prevention Department programs, works tirelessly every day to normalize the sexual health conversation, and we’re thankful we get to be part of AIDS Walk Los Angeles so we can continue to promote our valuable services.”