Prism Health North Texas
Mario Marquez has extensive experience in healthcare navigation and client services, currently serving as a Certified ACA Navigator at Prism Health North Texas since August 2014, where assistance is provided to consumers in navigating Healthcare.gov. Concurrently, Mario holds the position of Intake Specialist/Case Manager at AIDS Arms, Inc., also starting in August 2014, focusing on assessing client needs for healthcare and social services while offering bilingual support. Mario obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University, complemented by studies in Sociology and Gerontology at the same institution, along with education from City College of San Francisco and a high school diploma from Austin High School.
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.