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Community Health Initiative

Spectrum Medical’s community-based outreach program provides HIV/STI testing, same-day access to PrEP, sexual health education and preventative services throughout Arizona.

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Connecting Communities to Care Without Barriers

The CARES Team (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Services) is Spectrum Medical’s outreach team dedicated to connecting communities with trusted healthcare resources. Through education, community engagement, and partnership building, the team helps individuals access services such as HIV and STI testing, PrEP, and primary care while promoting stigma-free, culturally competent healthcare.

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Healthcare Made Easy

Accessible healthcare for all is our mission. We provide convenient testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C (HCV) through our Testing After Dark program every other Tuesday. Join us after business hours for testing in a safe, quick, and confidential environment.

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Meet The C.A.R.E.S. Team

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    Tatum, MSHCD
    She/Her
    Outreach Education Coordinator

    I am the Outreach Education Coordinator with a background in community outreach and engagement, where I provide education on sexual health, primary care and behavioral health for underserved and underrepresented communities. In my current role, I focus on advancing public health through inclusive education, with strong commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where individuals feel empowered, informed, and encouraged to take charge of their health. 

    About me
  • Enrique Bailon, Community Outreach Navigation Supervisor
    Enrique
    He/Him
    Community Outreach Navigation Supervisor

    Enrique A. Bailon leads outreach efforts to expand access to HIV and STI testing, PrEP, DoxyPEP, and preventive health services across Maricopa County. Known for his approachable leadership and cultural awareness, he is dedicated to connecting people to care. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family.

    About me
  • Dylan, Community Outreach Navigator, Medical Assistant
    Dylan
    He/Him
    Community Outreach Navigator | Medical Assistant

    Keeping the community safe has become my passion. I love the outdoors and spending time with my family.

    About me
  • Luis
    He/Him
    Community Outreach Navigator | Medical Assistant

    Keeping the community safe, educating others about HIV and STI’s, and ending stigma around sexual health. I love going out and making new friends.

    About me
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    Edrick
    He/They
    Community Outreach Navigator

    I am a Community Outreach Navigator with history in working in HIV/STI prevention who is passionate about working towards helping those who are underserved and linking people to resources in my community. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors swimming down the Salt River or gathering with family/friends for game nights and karaoke. 

    About me

Custom Health Education for Your Community

Bring trusted, inclusive health information to your community through Spectrum ConnectED! We partner with schools, community groups, recovery programs, businesses, and healthcare orgs to cover important topics like sexual health, HIV prevention, harm reduction, insurance navigation, and more. When you partner with us, we create welcoming spaces where your community members can ask questions and learn how to be proactive about their health without judgement.

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What Patients Are Saying About Spectrum Medical

  • McKynzie B.

    “ The staff was so friendly, accommodating, and very kind. It was my first time having an appointment there and I was very well cared for. ”
    – McKynzie B.

  • Daniel R.

    “ The best queer general practice medical provider I’ve been to. They are always caring and candid which I appreciate and I have been seeing them for about 6 years. They’ve gone through tech and organizational changes, sure, but that hasn’t stopped them from their primary focus and knowledge regarding queer issues— far more than I can say from non-queer practices. ”
    – Daniel R.

  • Sam H.

    “ As a trans patient, I can say they have always been respectful and sensitive of me and my needs. All the staff has always been very sweet and friendly, super helpful. ”
    – Sam H.

  • Stephen H.

    “ I feel my experience at Spectrum has been a great journey of info sharing, caring & an absolute respect for me as a patient ”
    – Stephen H.

  • Crispino R.

    “ My follow up appointment to see Dr. Thanes Vanig went smoothly. Dr. Thanes Vanig saw me in less than 5 minutes after I was seated in the exam room. My laboratory results were reviewed with me. I was glad to hear from Dr. Vanig that I need a bivalent Covid vaccine booster. The Spectrum Medical staff are efficient in doing their work. Complimentary Condoms are available at the main lobby of Spectrum Medical. ”
    – Crispino R.

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