Advocates warn federal cuts could hinder HIV testing

Illinois officials decry proposed cuts to HIV care

State officials, LGBTQ+ advocates, and public health experts across Illinois are sharply condemning efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to strip $600 million in public health funding from four Democrat-led states—including nearly $8 million in funds from Illinois for HIV-prevention services.  Last week, the Chicago-Sun Times reported that the Trump administration planned to terminate millions […] The post Illinois officials decry …

Advocates warn federal cuts could hinder HIV testing

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the Trump Administration cut $100 million in federal funding for multiple health programs, including HIV testing and monitoring. Illinois was one of four states to lose funding, along with California, Colorado and Minnesota.

IDPH, public health advocate on impacts of funding cuts to HIV testing, monitoring

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced in early February that the Trump administration cut $100 million in federal funding for multiple health programs. While a federal judge temporarily halted the termination, public health advocates have raised concerns about potential…