The Navajo AIDS Network, Inc.(NAN) is an American Indian HIV prevention
and AIDS service organization with a primary constituency of American
Indians living on or near the Navajo Nation in Western New Mexico and
Eastern Arizona. NAN delivers culturally competent HIV prevention
services and direct care services to a diverse range of constituents.
NAN began as a volunteer organization in 1990, providing training and
assistance to health care providers and HIV positive Natives on or near
the Navajo Nation.
In 1993, NAN incorporated, secured 501(c)3 non-profit certification and
successfully competed for funding to meet emerging needs of American
Indians impacted by HIV through the provision of a structured case
management program and establishment of a continuum of care for
American Indians at risk for HIV infection.
NAN has also expanded it's services to include Capasity Building
Assistance(CBA) and Technical Assistance(TA) for primary health care
providers who treat people of color living with HIV/AIDS. Operating as
a local performance site, beginning in 2003, for the National Minority
AIDS Education and Training Center (NMAETC), the Navajo AIDS Network,
Inc. has the capacity to initiate trainings for HIV Primary Care
professionals. NAN has implemented the latest in technological learning
through Web cast medicine. Primary care providers can now network
trainings, review latest treatments, and track client case studies to
streamline services for people living with HIV/AIDS
Current staff persons have a combined total of ___ years of HIV work
experience. All of NAN's staff are Navajo, most have a keen insight of
Navajo traditions and values, and most are fluent in the Navajo
language. In some areas of the Navajo Nation, the Navajo language
continues to be the primary language at home. The combination of
cultural competence and HIV expetise represented by NAN's staff is
crucial to successfully delivering important interventions.
Monument Valley photo on our Home page is courtesy of Mana Media.
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