U.S. Rep. Nita M. Lowey, ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee, announced earlier this week a $925,975 federal grant to HRHCare Inc. of Peekskill to provide care to people living with HIV.
“This money allows us to provide the highest quality of care to HIV patients and their families, including early intervention, outreach, peer support, primary care services, care management, strong nursing support and a family approach,” said Anne Nolon, president and CEO of HRHCare, formerly Hudson River HealthCare.
The grant is through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which was authorized in 1990 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration and the HIV/AIDS Bureau. The program helps an estimated 536,000 people nationally each year through support for primary medical care and essential support services.
“We have made great strides in combating HIV, but much more must be done,” said Lowey, whose district includes Rockland County and parts of Westchester. “This grant will allow Hudson River HealthCare to offer early intervention and quality health care for people living with HIV. I”™m pleased this local organization will be able to help those in need.”
