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3989
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There are around 12,600 HIV cases in the state. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) combines federal and state moneys to help pay drug therapy for those lacking insurance or who do not qualify for Medicaid. Currently, around 2,200 patients are served. A concern of the recipients is that legislative funding can be reduced as well as increased.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 16 Issue 51, Dec 1998, p11, il Periodical Website
Record #:
38209
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Imagining the end of HIV includes the reality of overcoming challenges related to making the end possible. Challenges Charlotte-based organizations like RAIN address are accessing medications; the complicated treatment of HIV; Mecklenburg County’s HIV cases rate, among the highest in the nation.
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36482
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For individuals with terminal illnesses, life can be complicated further by having to choose between buying medications and other needs. Helping individuals living with HIV/AIDS is a food pantry that provides more than a way to not choose between medications and groceries. In fact, this food pantry provides more than the household items also on the shelves. Partnering with local hospices, food banks, and nonprofits, Loving Food Resources helps to improve the quality of life remaining for individuals from 16 of the 17 Western North Carolina counties.