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TelePrEP at Healthfirst Network

TelePrEP Program

 

What is TelePrEP​?

The TelePrEP program provides a convenient way to access pre- exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an option for maintaining HIV-negative status. Currently, there are four FDA-approved medications for PrEP –
Truvada, Descovy, Apretude, and Yeztugo. Truvada and Descovy are once daily pills, whereas Apretude and Yeztugo are long-acting injectable forms of PrEP. At this time, our TelePrEP program only offers oral PrEP.

All are highly effective at preventing HIV, reducing the risk of infection by up to 99.9% for those who take it as prescribed. The TelePrEP team can help counsel you on what might be right for you.

The TelePrEP program allows you to virtually connect to a provider who can prescribe you PrEP through telemedicine. This means you can use your personal electronic devices to have provider “visits” without having to leave your community. You can see, hear, and speak to a provider to discuss your PrEP medical care by phone and/or video chat.

Schedule your TelePrEP Appointment

TelePrep

Additional Services – PEP

PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis and it is a method of preventing HIV transmission AFTER exposure to HIV. It is a prescription that must be started within 72 hours of exposure. It is extremely important to start the medication within 72 hours of exposure for it to be effective. For assistance with accessing PEP, please call or text the TelePrEP program at 504-931-7687 or 504-877-2464. If you are unable to reach us,
please contact or visit your nearest ER.

How Does It Work?

Virtual Chat with Doctor Online

1. Enroll Online and Speak with a Navigator

Medical Evaluation with a Doctor

2. Complete a Virtual Medical Evaluation with our Clinician

Tested

3. Get Tested at a Lab Near You 

Medications in the Mail

4. Get Your Meds Mailed to You!

Who is eligible?

  • Any HIV-negative adult 18 years of age* or older
  • Medicaid insured, Medicaid Eligible, Privately Insured
  • Anyone who has access to email and a smartphone, tablet or computer
  • You must live in Wisconsin


What are the benefits?

  • A TelePrEP appointment eliminates the time and travel needed to see a
    provider
  • TelePrEP allows you to have access to specialized PrEP medical care
    without having to leave your community
  • TelePrEP allows you to have a medical appointment from anywhere
    across the state
  • It is easy, convenient and at no additional cost to you

 

What are the costs?

  • For Medicaid insured patients: lab testing and prescription medication
    costs are 100% covered
  • For privately insured patients: lab testing and prescription  medication
    costs vary based on the type of insurance plan
  • Free shipping of medication
  • *services may be free based if grant eligible

Our TelePrEP Providers

 

Candice King - PrEP Navigator

Candice King – PrEP Navigator
715-301-8021

April Waraksa- PrEP Navigator

April Waraksa- PrEP Navigator
715-301-6826

Our Medical Staff

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Carmen Vasquez - HIVPCP

Got questions about PrEP? Contact us today!