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The Network and Housing Works Join Forces

The AIDS Treatment Data Network (ATDN) has merged into Housing Works’ newly created Access to Care department. The merger will allow both organizations to increase their ability to reach people living with HIV and hepatitis C online and push for expanded health care access for both populations.

Despite the merger, ATDN will retain its own identity. ATDN Director Ken Fornataro will oversee the E-Access to Care program, which will continue to carry out the principle functions of ATDN. Those functions include providing comprehensive information on access to medical treatment for people living with HIV and hepatitis C across the United States and linking people directly to care both on-line and through one of two national toll-free numbers. The E-Access to Care program will also provide information about Housing Works’ comprehensive integrated health care system to New Yorkers who are living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis and related conditions.

Those toll-free numbers are 1-800-734-7104 and 1-877-296-9264. Both the Housingworks.org and ATDN.org websites can be used to enroll into the E-Access to Care program.

Fornataro will also spearhead Housing Works’ expanded advocacy and community organizing around access to health care, including treatment access. A full-time writer will be added to Fornataro’s team so that the Update and the ATDN website can provide daily news updates on treatment access issues.

Other ATDN employees will continue their case management efforts, providing care coordination and care navigation, as part of the Housing Works’ Care Coordination Program.

“As the country grapples with health care reform, it is essential that people living with HIV and hepatitis C have a voice. Working with Ken and ATDN will not only allow us to expand our services here in the New York area but also give us greater opportunity to participate in national healthcare changes,” said Housing Works President and CEO Charles King.

Access to Care

The Access Project and its e-mail, phone and internet resources are now part of E-Access to Care. In New York City or nationwide, our goal is to direct, educate, support and follow up with your needs so you can access the treatments that you need and the support that is essential for you to succeed. If you have HIV or chronic hepatitis or are at risk - contact us.

No cost HIV or Hepatitis Treatment, Care and Support
Medicaid enrollment, help and case management
Drug Assistance and Care Programs (ADAP/ADAP Plus)
Help finding primary and specialty care services
Medicare Enrollment and assistance
Drug cost discounts and reduced expenses
Information and educational Resources
Housing and living needs help
A community of people who care about you

Those toll-free numbers are 1-800-734-7104 and 1-877-296-9264. Both the Housingworks.org and ATDN.org websites can be used to enroll into the E-Access to Care program. Or e-mail to Access to Care

Please Help Now

An earthquake unlike any seen in over 200 years hit Haiti. This is not just another natural disaster that hit a very poor, seemingly unlucky country. Tens of thousands of people are dead, and at least several million people are affected. Food, water, electricity, and medical and hygiene supplies are desperately needed. Fast action is needed.

Housing Works is collecting cash and certain specific medical supplies at all locations where they provide primary care and other integrated health services, as well as Housing Works Thrift shops and bookstores. But you can also go directly to www.housingworks.org and make a donation online. The money will buy relief supplies in Miami and the Dominican Republic to deliver to PHAP+, the association of organizations of people living with HIV in Haiti.

The situation is incredibly desperate. Money helps best. You can also donate through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti. Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization.

Or text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.

You're doing a really great thing for millions of people who have had their entire families, children, lovers, friends and colleagues torn from their lives. Many people are seriously hurt, or missing. Showing that you care with a donation - if you can - will make a very big difference. Your kindness and generosity will come back to you. Thank You.

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Last modified: 01/25/2010
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