The newly-opened APLAHealth in Willowbrook specializes in LGBTQ+ care and transgender wellness along with behavioral medicine and dental services.
It's something many of us take for granted, but sometimes, access to health care is determined simply by where you live.Now, new resources and support is making health care more equitable in South Los Angeles.In South L.A., where access to medical care can be a challenge for low-income people of color, it's even more so for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Finding resources for expensive medications, such as the HIV-prevention drug PrEP, can be a tricky task."When I picked up my subscription, they said everything was covered and then lo and behold, I got a call from my dad saying that our health savings account is getting $2,000 pulled out of it every month when I thought it was free!" said Hubis.He said finding a clinic that addresses his specific needs was refreshing.
"Folks who have HIV are at increased risk for homelessness and food insecurity and so they can come here," Mata said.