David Powell [1956 – 1989] was the HIV Services Program Manager for the Austin Travis County Health Department. As a part of his vision, he foresaw the need to provide early intervention and medical services to the HIV infected population. And, it was his work that produced a grant which secured funding for the DPCHC, which opened in April of 1990.

The Clinic was originally located on the west side of downtown Austin in the Clarksville area. Today, it is located at 4614 North Interstate Highway 35, and serves approximately 1,850 clients with a staff of 34 employees, six physicians and one nurse practitioner.

Also, it now has an onsite pharmacy which provides medications to the DPCHC patients. In conjunction, the FODPC provides medication co-payment assistance to DPCHC clients to bridge any medication needs. The DPCHC pharmacy is a registered AIDS Drug Assistance Program provider.

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