Portland, OR | March 10th, 2017 - Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) has been awarded $80,000 from FamilyCare Health to support the opening of Prism Health, an LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center.

“FamilyCare Health has been a long-term partner of CAP, and we are delighted that they have made such a significant statement of support for the LGBTQ+ community by investing in Prism Health,” said CAP’s Executive Director, Tyler TerMeer. “This $80,000 investment allows CAP to complete the health center renovations and open in spring of 2017.”

“FamilyCare Health is proud to support the new Prism Health center, which will increase access and quality of care for the LGBTQ+ community,” said Jeff Heatherington, FamilyCare Health’s President and CEO. “Cascade AIDS project has an incredible track record of serving this community and the new center is certain to be an invaluable asset to the tri-county area.”

Prism Health, conveniently located at 2236 SE Belmont Street, is slated to open in spring of 2017 and will offer a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space where all members of the LGBTQ+ community can obtain the compassionate and culturally effective health care they need and deserve. In addition to comprehensive primary care, Prism Health anticipates offering specialized services for the transgender community, HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, mental health counseling, and integrated pharmacy services.