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id: 37ac1f89ad
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-09 06:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 06:30 EST
status: reported
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# Philly HIV patients more likely to follow treatment after SNAP

Researchers said Philadelphia patients with HIV were more likely to follow treatment plans after receiving SNAP benefits, and that food insecurity can interfere with medicine effectiveness.

Section: [Health](/philadelphia/section/life.md) · Entities: [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program](/philadelphia/wiki/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.md)

## Coverage

- [WHYY](https://whyy.org/articles/philly-patients-with-hiv-snap-benefits-treatment/), 2026-11-09 06:30 EST: Philly patients with HIV more likely to follow treatment plans after receiving SNAP benefits

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