News and Events

Latest News

  • Philadelphia FIGHT names José Benitez as CEO
    Philadelphia FIGHT’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce they have selected José Benitez, MSW, FCPP as our new Chief Executive Officer. Benitez will assume his duties on November 4, 2024. Benitez, currently serving as Director of Operations at FIGHT, will build upon the influential work of retiring CEO Jane Shull, who, over the past…
  • The Lax Center Welcomes Dr. Sam Albanesi
    Dr. Sam Albanesi joined Philadelphia FIGHT in August 2024. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Allegheny College, he earned a Master of Arts in Urban Bioethics from Temple University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple. Dr. Albanesi completed his residency in Internal Medicine…
  • Meet Em Barry 
    Em Barry, RN joined the staff of the Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center in October, 2023. Em identifies as nonbinary and prefers the pronouns they/them. They earned a B.A. from The College of New Jersey and received their nursing degree from Jefferson College of Nursing.  Prior to joining FIGHT, Em worked in a…
  • Meet Chris Diaz
    Christopher Diaz, PA-C joined the Lax Center in September, 2023. He received his B.A. in Music from Fordham University and completed his M.H.S in Physician Assistant studies from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. After graduation, Chris worked for PrimeCare Medical Corporation, treating patients at Pennsylvania correctional facilities. Before joining FIGHT, Chris worked…


Upcoming Events

Events List

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, February 26, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, March 5, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, March 19, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, March 26, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…

  • TEACH Outside

    Wednesday, April 2, 2025
    Time: 12:00 AM
    Repeats every Wednesday,starting February 19, 2025 -through April 2, 2025

    Description for TEACH Outside

    Winter Class of 2025 Class Starts On February 19, 2025 TEACH OUTSIDE is an education program for people living with HIV who have been incarcerated or detained. The training focuses on treatment, prevention, knowing your rights in health care and…