Harris County Commissioners Court approved an amendment to continue vital HIV/AIDS services through St. Hope Foundation. This contract extends the Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative from March 2026 through February 2027. The Ryan White Program provides medical care, medications, and support services for people living with HIV who cannot afford treatment. St. Hope Foundation delivers these life-saving services to our most vulnerable neighbors. This matters because HIV disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income families in Harris County. Without this program, many people would go without critical medications and healthcare. The services include medical appointments, prescription assistance, transportation help, and case management. The contract amendment adds advance payment options and updates data management systems to better track patient care. This helps ensure people get services faster and more efficiently. Harris County residents benefit from this investment in public health infrastructure. When we support HIV treatment and prevention, we protect the health of our entire community. The program operates through Public Health Services and connects to federal funding streams. For information about HIV services or to access care, residents can contact Harris County Public Health. Community members can also attend Commissioners Court meetings to learn more about public health investments in our county.
This program provides life-saving HIV/AIDS medical care and medications to neighbors who can't afford treatment. When we help people stay healthy, it protects everyone in our community and ensures no one goes without critical healthcare.
