Federal grant funds will help minority communities in Clark County

June 10, 2008

Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced a significant grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase testing for HIV in minority communities in Clark County.

The CDC will send $300,000 to Nevada for the expansion of HIV testing in these populations in southern Nevada. The grant will be administered by the Goshen Community Development Coalition, with the Nevada Office of Minority Health acting as advisors. Senator Reid sent a letter in support of the application.

“We know many Nevadans struggle to afford the soaring costs of health care, especially in this difficult economic period,” Reid said. “Testing is so important when it comes to the prevention and treatment of HIV. This money will go a long way toward helping those who need assistance the most in diagnosing and then treating this terrible illness.”