CAN Community Health
Catherine Parker is an experienced healthcare professional with a focus on HIV and Hepatitis C prevention and education. Currently serving as a Patient Access Specialist and Bilingual Team Lead at CAN Community Health since July 2021, Catherine has developed protocols for STD testing in mobile health units, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations, and has streamlined monthly deliverables for grant submissions. Previously, in the role of Bilingual Rural Program Specialist II, Catherine established community partnerships to enhance HIV and Hepatitis C testing in rural Arizona. Earlier experiences include coordinating the Ryan White Part A Early Intervention Services at Terros Health, where Catherine developed timelines for rapid HIV testing and managed grant writing and budgeting. Additional positions at Walmart and Coconino County Health Department, along with leadership as President of a health club during studies at Northern Arizona University, further complement Catherine Parker's robust background in public health. Catherine holds a degree in Health Sciences with a focus on Public Health from Northern Arizona University.
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CAN Community Health
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CAN Community Health (CAN), a not-for-profit, community-based organization with clinics in Florida, Arizona, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, has provided specialized medical care for over 30 years. What began as a small health clinic founded by our trailblazer Susan Terry in 1991 off East Ave in Sarasota, FL, has now transitioned into a national healthcare organization serving those affected by HIV, STDs, and Viral Hepatitis. We provide the below services through Ryan White grants, STD prevention funding, the 340B Federal Drug Discount Program*, and philanthropic fundraising. As a result, we are able to provide the following services to all of our clients regardless of their ability to pay. • HIV, Viral Hepatitis, And STI Testing & Medical Care • HIV Rapid Start • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) • Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) • Primary Care • Gender Affirming Medical Care • Dental Care • Ryan White Services • Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Education and Outreach • Medical Mobile Units • Medical Peer Navigation • Patient Care Coordination • Food/Nutrition Services • Support Groups • Tele-Health Services • Transportation Services • LGBTQIA+ Friendly Services With access to programs like these, we provide quality care, increase viral suppression, lower rates of STD/Hep C infections and improve quality of life in communities, and continue to seek collaborative relations with local, state, and national partners to remove treatment barriers for all individuals in care. Our incredible clinical and support staff members provide a safe space with our clinic locations ensuring geographical diversity and accessibility to area community members. We are most proud of the elite medical care we provide, speaking volumes about the passion of our teams. One of the most telling elements of care in HIV services includes the ability to link, retain, and sustain individuals in care.