Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

• Project Title: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
• Program Representative Interviewed: Aimee Shipman, Program Manager, HIV/STD/Hepatitis Programs
• Location: Boise, ID
• Program Overview: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare manages a diverse set of HIV and STI prevention, surveillance, and treatment programs. As a Ryan White Part B grantee, the Department manages the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for the state. The Partner Services program operates in all seven of the state's local public health districts and provides counseling on reducing HIV risk behaviors and referrals for testing. In addition, the Idaho Department of Health works with community-based organizations in the state to conduct targeted HIV testing. The Department implements evidence-based prevention efforts and interventions, such as MpowerMT.

Models represented by this program:

• Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk
• HIV Treatment as Prevention
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
• Provider Referral Partner Notification
• HIV Testing and Screening in Non-Clinical Settings