Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.3 Million In Federal Funding For New York City And Long Island Hospitals And Health Centers To Provide HIV And AIDS Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4,333,157 in federal funding for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients. This funding was allocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The funding, secured through the CARES Act, will help provide people with HIV or AIDS with the care necessary to combat COVID-19.

“I fought tooth and nail to include massive resources for healthcare providers in the coronavirus response bill to make sure they have the resources needed to provide every New Yorker with life-saving medical care, including those with an underlying condition like HIV-AIDS,” said Senator Schumer. “This federal funding supports care for those with HIV or AIDS, who are at higher risk from COVID-19. I will continue to do everything I can to ensure that all New Yorkers have the care they need throughout this crisis.”

“Those with underlying health conditions are most at risk if they are infected with coronavirus. HIV and AIDS compromise the body’s immune system which makes it harder to fight off infection,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This funding will help provide the care and preventative services needed to ensure the safety and well-being of the HIV and AIDS community. I am proud to have fought for this funding that will help ensure New Yorkers at risk receive the resources and support they need to stay healthy through this challenging time.”

HRSA’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS program provides services to more than half a million people with HIV each year. The program provides a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, essential support services, and medications for low-income people living with HIV, who are uninsured and underserved. The program funds grants to states, cities/counties, and local community-based organizations to provide care and treatment services to people living with HIV in order to improve health outcomes and reduce HIV transmission among hard-to-reach populations.

The full breakdown of funding amounts for hospitals and health centers in specific regions can be found below: