PRIME Specialty Clinic - HIV/Aids, Hep C & PrEP
Comprehensive HIV & AIDS Care Rooted in Compassion and Respect
At St. John’s Community Health, we are committed to supporting individuals affected by HIV and AIDS with high-quality, nonjudgmental care. Whether you need testing, prevention, treatment, or long-term support, our team is here to walk alongside you with dignity, confidentiality, and clinical excellence.
Services We Provide
Our HIV/AIDS care team offers a full spectrum of services to help you stay informed, empowered, and healthy:
Free & Confidential Testing – Rapid HIV and STI testing with supportive follow-up care
HIV Treatment & Ongoing Care – Personalized treatment plans, labs, and case management
PrEP & PEP Services – Medication and education for HIV prevention before or after exposure
Ryan White Program Services – Wraparound support including care coordination, benefits assistance, and housing referrals
Behavioral Health Support – Counseling and mental health services tailored to your needs
Outreach & Education – Community engagement to increase awareness and reduce stigma
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HIV and Hep C Testing
St. John’s uses an integrated care approach to HIV prevention. In accordance with guidelines issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Preventative Services Task Force, we offer routine HIV testing to all patients during their visits with a medical provider. Comprehensive STI testing is also available to patients. Our medical providers are trained to discuss sexual health, reproductive health, and family planning with all patients, regardless of age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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Linkage to Care
Finding out you are living with HIV/AIDS can be a difficult process. Finding a doctor, understanding treatment options, telling family and friends, and finding the right support are only some of the concerns that people may have. Our staff walks through this process with newly diagnosed individuals, as well as HIV-positive individuals who have fallen out of care. We meet patients where they are and, when they are ready, we can help patients get connected to medical care and support services.
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HIV and Hep C Medical Care
Our dedicated HIV clinics provide comprehensive, compassionate care to people living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C across Los Angeles. From routine checkups and lab work to medication management and support services, our care teams work closely with each patient to improve health outcomes, reduce transmission, and support long-term well-being. We are committed to creating a safe, affirming space where every individual can access high-quality care and feel empowered on their health journey.
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Support Services
Case management services are available to patients accessing HIV medical care at St. John’s. Our trained case managers assist patients in the areas of housing, transportation, public benefits, medication adherence, disclosure, and risk reduction counseling; as well as provide referrals to dental services, behavioral health services, substance abuse counseling and treatment, nutrition therapy, and legal assistance.
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AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
St. John’s is one of several ADAP enrollment sites in Los Angeles County. ADAP ensures that HIV-positive uninsured and under-insured individuals have access to medication. Currently, over 180 drugs are available through the program. Our certified ADAP enrollment workers assist patients in completing the paperwork for this program and work with our case managers to ensure patients have timely and seamless access to medication.
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HIV Education
At St. John’s Community Health, we believe knowledge is key to prevention and empowerment. Our HIV education services offer accurate, culturally responsive information about how HIV is transmitted, how to prevent it, and how to manage it with care and confidence. Through community outreach, small-group sessions, and individual counseling, we help people understand their risk, reduce stigma, and take control of their health.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please call us direct at
323-541-1600 ext. 1079
or call St. John’s Patient Service Center at 323-541-1411
Within PRIME Specialty Clinic, you may receive the following:
Routine HIV and HCV testing
Specialty Medical Care for HIV and HCV positive patients
Biomedical Prevention – PrEP and PEP
Intensive Case Management
Medication adherence education
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Certified Enrollers
Reproductive Health Advocacy and Education
Other supportive services that will aid a patient to be retained in care
Safe, Affirming, and Inclusive Care
We welcome everyone—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, or insurance coverage. Our clinics are safe spaces where you can receive the care you need without fear or discrimination.
Patient Resources
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PrEP means Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, and it’s the use of anti-HIV medications to keep HIV negative people from becoming infected. PrEP is approved by the FDA and has been shown to be safe and effective at preventing HIV infection. Read More
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PEP means Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, and is an emergency medicine that can stop HIV before it infects your body.
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At St. John’s, anyone is eligible to receive services, no matter their ability to pay. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and many other insurance plans. We have benefits counselors at all of our health centers to help patients determine their eligibility for insurance programs. For uninsured patients we offer services on a sliding scale cash basis. For a full list of insurance and payment options click here.
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We offer Pharmacy, prescription and Laboratory services including: Senior programs, Public-Private Partnership, Sliding Fee Scale Pharmacy Programs, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, HIV and STD testing and more. Our Dispensaries offer prescription services to enrolled clinic patients.
Bonnie Boswell Reports PBS Series on HIV in communities of color
Why HIV Disproportionately Affects Women of Color
According to the Center for Disease Control, the rate of new HIV infections among Latina women is three times that of white women, and among African-American women, it’s 15 times higher. In this episode Bonnie Boswell Reports speaks to Dr. LaShonda Spencer about the socioeconomic factors that disproportionately harm the health of women of color. Watch the video
Finding the Right Doctor
Willie Joyce Hughes learned she contracted HIV from her fiancé. Fortunately, she found Dr. Brian Downs, an HIV specialist at St. John’s Hospital in Los Angeles, who provided her with the right treatment and crucial patient care. In this episode, Bonnie Boswell Reports examines how for those with HIV in underserved communities, why finding a doctor they trust matters. Watch the video
Overcoming HIV’s Stigma in Communities of Color
Leo was in his 20s when he learned he’d been exposed to HIV. After completing a 30-day regimen of HIV medications, his test results came back negative. Now, Leo is an HIV Peer Support Specialist at St. John’s Well Child and Family Center in Los Angeles. Bonnie Boswell Reports speaks to Leo about available HIV treatments and the ongoing stigma of HIV within some underserved communities. Watch the video
“I was incarcerated for 22 years and had Hepatitis C while I was in prison. When I got out, St. John’s got me the care I needed. The PRIME staff broke the treatment down for me and went out of their way to support me in any way they could.”—Aldo G.
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At St. John’s, anyone is eligible to receive services, no matter their ability to pay. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and many other insurance plans. We have benefits counselors at all of our health centers to help patients determine their eligibility for insurance programs. For uninsured patients we offer services on a sliding scale cash basis.
For a full list of insurance and payment options click here.
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We offer Pharmacy, prescription and Laboratory services including: Senior programs, Public-Private Partnership, Sliding Fee Scale Pharmacy Programs, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, HIV and STD testing and more. Our Dispensaries offer prescription services to enrolled clinic patients.
Click here to learn more.