Grants to Help AIDS Patients in South Florida

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced nearly $80 million in grants to increase access to HIV/AIDS care across the United States. Florida is slated to receive more than $10 million of the funding to ensure that low-income people living with HIV/AIDS continue to have access to life-saving health care and medications. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:

“This announcement underscores the President’s commitment to helping Americans living with HIV/AIDS. These funds will help eliminate the waitlists for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) nationwide, and make it possible for anyone with HIV/AIDS to get the medical care they need, regardless of socioeconomic status. Throughout my legislative career, I’ve fought to increase funding for ADAP in order to help South Floridians who are infected with this tragic disease. We must continue to support prevention and treatment programs across the country to make sure they are constantly adapting to meet the needs of our local communities. This announcement is another step in the right direction to eradicating the AIDS epidemic.”