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- EIN 75-2306145
- (214) 521-5191
- 3900 Junius St Ste 300 Dallas TX 75246-1602 USA
- phntx.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: AIDS, AIDS Research, Education, Graduate & Professional Schools, Health
Mission: Promoting the health equity of communities we serve through education, prevention, research, and affirming personalized healthcare.
Target demographics: people living with HIV, LGBTQIA+, and ethnic minorities
Direct beneficiaries per year: Roughly 30% of people living with HIV in North Texas receive medical care and support at one of the four health centers.
Geographic areas served: North Texas
Programs: Prism Health North Texas opened services in 1986 during the HIV/AIDS crisis in North Texas, through an initial grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Formed as AIDS Arms Network out of the Community Council of Greater Dallas, PHNTX, for the past 37 years, has served the critical role of connecting people living with HIV to care and services in the area. PHNTX evolved to be a nationally recognized leader in delivering high-quality HIV and sexual health services, most recently expanding services to address the alarming rise in sexually transmitted infections in Dallas County and North Texas. Roughly 30% of people living with HIV in North Texas receive medical care and support at one of the four health centers. PHNTX is committed to providing healthcare for all North Texans in a non-judgmental and affirming environment. The organization strives to remove the barriers that prevent any individual from accessing quality healthcare. PHNTX stands for health equity, especially for marginalized populations including people living with HIV, LGBTQIA+, and ethnic minorities. Every individual has the right to affordable, accessible health care and the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.