Funding cuts, state error strain Virginia’s HIV care system

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,382

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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People living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus — and safety net clinics that serve them — have spent the past year on edge, squeezed by federal funding cuts and a state health department billing error that has made critical medication harder to access.

To prevent HIV from progressing into Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus, or AIDS, consistent access to medication is crucial. Beyond improving quality of life, staying on treatment is key to preventing a broader public …

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