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<div class="issueDate">AUGUST 31, 2017</div>
<h1 class="articleTitle">Important Info for Texas HIV Patients</h1>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd/meds/disaster.shtm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texas HIV Medication Program</a>&nbsp;(THMP), the state&rsquo;s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part B AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), has implemented measures to help facilitate continued access to daily HIV medication for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in the state.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The steps support both program participants living with HIV and all the agencies and workers who assist those with HIV in the community. Visit their website for details about services available for:</p>
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<li>people living with HIV currently in the affected area in eastern Texas;</li>
<li>people living with HIV who have evacuated the affected area and are still in Texas; and</li>
<li>people living with HIV who have evacuated the affected area and are out of state.</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The program has announced that local jurisdictions are able to use emergency financial assistance to replace medications that have been lost, damaged or need to be refilled. Additionally, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy has authorized pharmacies to dispense up to a 30-day supply of medications due to the emergency situation.<br />The THMP website also provides information on emergency preparedness for all people living with HIV, as well as tips on what to do if your HIV medications are running out or have run out due to the dire circumstances.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Read more the&nbsp;<a href="https://hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program/part-b-aids-drug-assistance-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part B ADAP</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/harvey2017/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Department of Health and Human Services</a>&nbsp;has also shared information and resources for those affected by Hurricane Harvey on a new web page. Topics addressed include mental and behavioral health, food and water safety, safe use of drugs, and staying safe after the storm, among other topics.</p>
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