Free rapid HIV testing offered at over 500 Walgreens

JACKSON, Tenn. — National HIV Testing Day is tomorrow, June 27.

Walgreens and ‘Greater Than HIV’ are teaming up with health departments and community organizations to offer free rapid HIV testing in more than 550 Walgreens stores.

It is the largest coordinated national HIV testing day event.

No appointment is needed. Testing is provided by local partners, in a private area of ​​the store or mobile unit, with results available in 20 minutes or less.

“We’ll have free syphilis and hepatitis c testing as well so if individuals have any questions about HIV tests or other sexually transmitted infections, our trained counselors will be able to answer those questions,” said Brad McElya, director of specialty health solutions at Walgreens.

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