WHP innovated a holistic model of care that involves a coordinated and cohesive team of professionals. WHP values a team approach to care because we realize that all aspects of a woman’s life must be addressed for her to become and stay healthy.
Director
Edward Machtinger, MD, Director of WHP
On his choice of profession, Dr. Machtinger said, "AIDS, for me, became a calling and was the singular reason why I chose a career in medicine and public health."
Providers
Brenda Burney-Jackson, NP, RN
Brenda has been with WHP for 11 years, providing HIV-positive women with the comprehensive care they need to remain healthy.
Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH
Monica is a specialist in infectious diseases, serving WHP as both a clinician and scientist. She is particularly interested in developing new methods of measuring the differences between men’s and women’s responses to anti-HIV therapy.
Ruth Greenblatt, MD
Ruth was the founder of WHP and is a nationally recognized expert in the science and care of HIV+ women. She has authored more than 80 scientific papers and is well known for studies on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of HIV in women.
Susan Shea, FNP, MS
Susan has cared for HIV+ women and families for over 20 years. She has championed a "harm reduction model of care" that allows the most at risk HIV+ women to always feel safe and comfortable accessing care at WHP.
Pharmacist
Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD
"I think being HIV-positive affects women in different ways than men and that they have very special and specific needs," said Cocohoba.
Medical Staff
Patrick Finn , RN - Administrative/Clinical Nurse
Glaiza Dalier, MA - Medical Assistant
Social Services
Mansoor Ahmed, Case Manager
Johanna Breyer, Sexual Health Educator
Beth Chiarelli, MSW - Social Worker
Katy Davis, MSW - Social Worker
Ginger Ruth, Sexual Health Educator
Hamaseh Kianfar, Case Manager
Administrative Staff
Mariann Ferretti, Front Desk
Brandon Norris, Special Programs Coordinator