Plenary: Opening Remarks for the 2022 National Ryan White Conference (Laura Cheever)

HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau Associate Administrator Dr. Laura Cheever, opened the conference with a review of the history of the RWHAP, which recently recognized the 32nd anniversary of the Ryan White CARE Act on August 18, 1990. Created to address widespread stigma and the need to fill gaps in HIV care, Dr. Cheever said that moving forward into the program's fourth decade will occur with “incredible tools and resources at our disposal and the outstanding knowledge, care, and support services provided by you – the Ryan White Program community.” She shared doing so will require continued attention to address stigma, discrimination, racism, and equity.