BOSTON – Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced today that the city of Boston received $14.6 million under the federal Ryan White Part A Program to provide a range of critical HIV health and support services to the more than 5,700 people living with HIV/AIDS throughout Boston and the surrounding area. This year’s funding represents a 2.1 percent increase over last year’s award. "I thank the Ryan White Part A Program for this generous award for the City of Boston," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "With the help of our partners, together we can create a healthier and more thriving Boston.”
The BPHC administers the funds to community health centers and other local community-based organizations in a ten-county region in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The 37 agencies currently receiving Ryan White Part A funding provide a range of services including access to medications, comprehensive case management, oral health care, substance abuse and mental health services, home delivered meals, housing support, transportation, and support groups.
“I am happy that we are able to put this important Ryan White funding out there in the community,” said Dr. Huy Nguyen, BPHC Interim Executive Director. “Part A funding allows us to support critical medical and related services that are essential for people living with HIV (PLWH) throughout the region to live healthy, productive lives.”
Erika Moreno, chair of the Boston HIV Services Planning Council, said, "It’s exciting and humbling to see the passion, great efforts, and dedication of the Planning Council and BPHC yield increased funding for PLWH. The collaboration between these two groups is a model for how we can positively affect public health by supporting life-enhancing services to those in most need. I am proud to serve as the Council’s Chair and the opportunity to represent the collective life experiences of our communities. Through empowerment, increased knowledge, and advocacy, we continue to look towards the future and the Council is always committed to its duty of improving the quality of life for those living HIV/AIDS."
The BPHC administers the funds to community health centers and other local community-based organizations in a ten-county region in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The 37 agencies currently receiving Ryan White Part A funding provide a range of services including access to medications, comprehensive case management, oral health care, substance abuse and mental health services, home delivered meals, housing support, transportation, and support groups.
“I am happy that we are able to put this important Ryan White funding out there in the community,” said Dr. Huy Nguyen, BPHC Interim Executive Director. “Part A funding allows us to support critical medical and related services that are essential for people living with HIV (PLWH) throughout the region to live healthy, productive lives.”
Erika Moreno, chair of the Boston HIV Services Planning Council, said, "It’s exciting and humbling to see the passion, great efforts, and dedication of the Planning Council and BPHC yield increased funding for PLWH. The collaboration between these two groups is a model for how we can positively affect public health by supporting life-enhancing services to those in most need. I am proud to serve as the Council’s Chair and the opportunity to represent the collective life experiences of our communities. Through empowerment, increased knowledge, and advocacy, we continue to look towards the future and the Council is always committed to its duty of improving the quality of life for those living HIV/AIDS."
Dedicated volunteers are appointed by Mayor Walsh every year to serve on the Boston HIV Services Planning Council. This community planning body prioritizes and allocates funding for services utilized by PLWH. The group is reflective of the HIV epidemic in the region and includes a diversity of races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientation, education, and community representation. New members for the group are currently being identified. All interested individuals can learn more about the Planning Council and how they can become part of this important work by visiting:http://youtu.be/XiV3JlBiAGY
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