For the women and families served by WHP, HIV is only one of several
major health and social issues they face. WHP innovated a model of care
to overcome these barriers through a comprehensive, culturally sensitive,
array of family-focused programs, all conveniently housed in a safe space
under one
roof. More >
LINES Ballet Benefit Event
WHP's Spring 2013 collaboration with the renowned Alonzo King LINES Ballet is taking place on Thursday April 25, 2013. To purchase tickets and information on sponsorships, please click here
Edward Machtinger, Director of WHP, recently published two major studies that describe the key role that trauma and PTSD play in the HIV epidemic among women. To read the UCSF press release click here
This finding has received wide attention including on the front page of the SF Chronicle. click here on NPR/KQED click here and the Voice of America click here
Edward Machtinger, MD, Director of WHP, was awarded in May 2011 $40,000 funds provided by the Hurlbut-Johnson Foundation for his proposal aimed to more effectively engage HIV+ adolescent minority girls in quality clinical care.
Legendary performance artist Rhodessa Jones was interviewed along with WHP patient Cassandra Steptoe about the theatrical premiere of Dancing with the Clown of Love, an exploration of Life & Love in the Age of AIDS. To see interview, Click Here
A short video was recently released by independent film maker Jenny Chu describing WHP's collaboration with Rhodessa Jones and Cultural Odyssey to help women with HIV tell their stories and come out about their status. To see the video, Click Here
Iris learned she was HIV positive in 1991, at a time when many newly infected people were shunned by their families and friends. She has experienced addiction, homelessness and multiple health problems- issues faced by many women living with HIV. Through WHP she has learned that "you can live with HIV, you just need to take care of yourself. Life is worth living". More >
