Founded in 1990 as Phoenix Body Positive and later known as the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, Prisma Community Care was established by and for individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, including their families and partners. The organization eventually began doing business as the Southwest Center before adopting its current name, Prisma Community Care, on January 1, 2025. Their mission is, “We provide affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care – especially people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV.”
With 34 years of dedicated service, Prisma Community Care has evolved into a comprehensive health and wellness clinic located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Today, they offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health services, HIV/STI testing and treatment, reproductive healthcare, and HIV prevention and management.
Our clinic at Prisma Community Care was one of Sonoran University of Health Sciences’ first community medicine programs. At this fast-paced clinic, student clinicians provide adjunctive care to patients, including lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, cupping, and physical medicine. Students and patients learn that living well is a product of integrative care.