The Ryan White HIV CARE Network of Northeastern New York unites health care and social service providers, community based organizations, community leaders and persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS to promote a coordinated community response that results in improved access to care and supportive services for those infected with HIV/AIDS.
Network activities are overseen by an Executive Committee in conjunction with three standing subcommittees to address specific issues pertaining to Care Coordination, Policy Advisory and Education, and Consumer Involvement. CARES serves as the lead agency for the Ryan White HIV Care Network of Northeastern New York under the direction of the New York State AIDS Institute.
Specifically the Ryan White HIV Care Network of Northeastern New York seeks to:
- Promote a full complement of HIV/AIDS care and services
- Identify populations living with HIV who are experiencing disparities in access and services
- Identify barriers to care and gaps in services
- Identify emerging issues impacting people living with HIV/AIDS and the HIV/AIDS service system
- Propose a plan to address the identified populations, barrier/gaps and emerging issues.
- Involve people living with HIV/AIDS in the development of programs and policies to address the needs of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
- Educate legislators, community leaders, providers and consumers to improve understanding of PLWHA needs and the service delivery system
- Circulate regional HIV/AIDS information between providers and community members
- Participate in Statewide policy and program development to meet the needs of PLWHA
For more information, please contact
Shannon Mason
(518) 689-0880 x111
smason@caresny.org
Upcoming Events
9.8.10
HMIS New User Training 9/8/10
9.13.10
MEETING: Ryan White HIV CARE Network Executive Committee Meeting
9.13.10
MEETING: Service Delivery Plan
9.15.10
Albany County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness Executive Meeting