City of Long Beach Cuts HIV Related Services Amid Federal Funding Cuts
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, JUL 23 – Federal funding cuts forced Long Beach to reduce HIV services, including free testing and outreach; $1.3 million was cut, threatening progress amid a 5.8% decline in HIV rates citywide.
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Centre plans easier HIV care at patients' doorsteps, digital data management and patient tracing on the cards
This decentralized approach aims to make treatment much easier to access, especially for those facing travel difficulties, financial strain, or other personal challenges.
Long Beach Health Dept. forced to end some STI/HIV services due to federal policies
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is being forced to end some of its services for individuals with HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. According to a health department media release, recent executive orders and policy shifts under the Trump administration have left local health officials with no choice but to “significantly modify” the care they can provide. Nearly $1.3 million in funding has been cut, officials s…
Commentary: Ending the HIV epidemic is in sight. We can’t stop now
Thanks to decades of sustained federal investment, Chicago, Cook County and Illinois are on the cusp of ending the HIV epidemic in our city, county and state. This remarkable progress is a testament to programs such as the Ryan White…
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