AUSTIN, Texas, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Health Action
(THA), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing sexual wellness in
Texas, is expanding access to HIV
prevention medication across the state through a partnership with
MISTR, an online telemedicine company. The online partnership that
launched today provides patients with no-cost virtual visits, HIV
testing and HIV prevention medication known as PrEP (pre-exposure
prophylaxis) with little to no out-of-pocket costs to patients,
including individuals in rural areas of the state where services
may not be available.
The MISTR platform was originally designed for men who have sex
with men (MSM), but the company also launched the platform SISTR
earlier this month. THA is partnering with both platforms to
provide preventative care in a safe and supportive environment from
the comfort of home.
"This innovative partnership allows us to quickly expand HIV
prevention through PrEP across the state," Christopher Hamilton, chief executive officer of
THA, said. "The demand for sexual health services is increasing all
the time, and brick-and-mortar healthcare delivery can't keep
up."
Patients can access a licensed physician who specializes in HIV
preventative care through the MISTR and SISTR platforms. After the
completion of lab work, PrEP is delivered directly to patients.
"PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV, but unfortunately PrEP
is not utilized as much as it should be," Tristan Schukraft, president and CEO of MISTR,
said. "We hope this partnership will allow even more people to
access this vital component in the fight against HIV."
For patients who are uninsured or under-insured, the partnership
will assist in navigating medication costs through patient
assistance programs with little to no out-of-pocket costs for
medication. For patients who test positive for HIV or other STIs,
THA will connect patients to care through local providers or Kind
Clinic programs.
To book an appointment, visit MISTR at heymistr.com/tha or SISTR
at heysistr.com/tha. To learn more about Texas Health Action's
mission, visit TexasHealthAction.org. For more information about
in-person services at Kind Clinics, visit KindClinic.org.
About Texas Health Action
Texas Health Action is a
nonprofit organization that advances sexual wellness by providing
healthcare in a safe and supportive environment. Since 2015,
Texas Health Action has worked to promote and provide sexual
wellness, free of stigma and judgment, and has empowered the entire
community through community outreach and education, medical
care through Kind Clinic, highly effective health programs,
and research. Texas Health Action is led by CEO Christopher Hamilton and is located at 8140
N. Mopac Expwy. Bldg. 2, Ste. 130. For more information
on Texas Health Action or Kind Clinic, please
call 512-853-9547 or
visit www.texashealthaction.org.
About MISTR
MISTR is a telemedicine (telePrEP)
platform offering easy online access to pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) in across the United
States. Gay owned and operated, MISTR has brought together a
network of the best doctors, pharmacists and problem-solvers to
make PrEP available to all who need it. No doctor's office, no
needles, no paperwork and free delivery.
Media Contacts:
Kat Griffith or Laura Bowman
kgriffith@echristianpr.com, 512-797-4002
lbowman@echristianpr.com, 512-913-6624
Elizabeth Christian Public Relations
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SOURCE Texas Health Action