Prism Health North Texas
Ismael Cruz has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, starting with their role as a Physician at Tasba Raya Clinica Adventista from 2001 to 2003. Ismael then worked as a healthcare provider at Acappella in Home Care from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, Ismael Cruz joined Prism Health North Texas as a Bilingual Case Manager and later transitioned to become a Program Manager in 2018, where they provided oversight for various programs and ensured program fidelity through planning, implementation, quality assurance, and outcomes evaluation. Currently, Ismael Cruz holds the position of Program Director at Prism Health North Texas, overseeing the Project Connect, Free World Bound, and Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) PrEP programs.
Ismael Cruz completed their education from 1993 to 2001 at Universidad de Montemorelos, where they obtained a degree as a physician surgeon in the field of Medical. In addition to their formal education, Ismael Cruz has also obtained several certifications, including "Coaching and Developing Employees" from LinkedIn in September 2019, "The Digital Transformation of Learning" from LinkedIn in June 2019, and "Motivating and Engaging Employees (2013)" from LinkedIn in April 2019.
Prism Health North Texas
Prism Health North Texas' mission is to advance the health of North Texas through education, research, prevention, and personalized integrated HIV care. Prism Health North Texas opened services in 1986 during the HIV/AIDS crisis in North Texas, through an initial grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Formed as AIDS Arms Network out of the Communities Foundation of Texas, PHNTX for the past 35 years has served the critical role of connecting people living with HIV to care and services in the area. PHNTX evolved to be a nationally recognized leader in delivering high-quality HIV and sexual health services, most recently expanding services to address the alarming rise in sexually transmitted infections in Dallas County and North Texas. Roughly 30% of people living with HIV in North Texas receive medical care and support at one of the four health centers. PHNTX is committed to providing healthcare for all North Texans in a non-judgmental and affirming environment. The organization strives to remove the barriers that prevent any individual from accessing quality healthcare. PHNTX stands for health equity, especially for marginalized populations including people living with HIV, LGBTQIA+, and ethnic minorities. Every individual has the right to affordable, accessible health care and the opportunity to attain their highest level of health.