Austin City Council was forced to overcome many setbacks during 2020, but Council Member Pio Renteria said he was encouraged that he and his colleagues made strides on their efforts to help the city’s most vulnerable populations. After shifting gears to address a variety of pandemic concerns, Renteria said he took particular pride in adding […]
Aiden Snasdell
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Austin’s HIV Planning Council takes on an epidemic amid a pandemic
This year has presented unique challenges to the HIV Planning Council, leading to new ways of delivering medication, virtual doctor visits and a newfound emphasis on mental health services. The HIV Planning Council is a group of volunteers appointed by the mayor who decide the allocation of funds from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which […]