Author: John Corbin

Between 1,039,000 and 1,185,000 people in the U.S. were living with HIV/AIDS in 2003, the most recent year for which estimates are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year, more than 530,000 will receive needed medical and dental care, life-sustaining medications, and support services, such as transportation, translation, and patient education, through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. If you or someone you love are HIV positive and live in the county, the Ryan White Program at the Garrett County Health Department may be able to help you. Please call Sharon Rounds at 301-334-7692 for additional information or visit the Ryan White website at: https://hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program

If you are unable to obtain your prescription medication because you have no insurance or limited insurance coverage, live in Garrett County, and meet financial guidelines the Garrett County MedBank Program may be able to assist you in obtaining your medication at no charge or for a small fee. Please call Tiffany Fratz at 301-334-7695.