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Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing Day event in the nation. Hundreds of local health departments and community organizations will be at more than 400 Walgreens stores offering free, confidential and fast HIV test results. “This unique community-led effort brings people together in a familiar setti...

400 Walgreens stores across the US will be hosting free HIV testing in conjunction with Greater Than HIV and smaller local health organizations.

DEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2023 – Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing Day event in the nation. Hundreds of local health departments<span class="readmore-ellipsis">…</span><a href="https://www.kff.org/hivaids/press-release/walgreens-greater-than-...

Largest HIV testing event in the United States increases access and supports a more coordinated, re-energized response to HIV ... | June 13, 2023

DEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 13, 2023--

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The tech giant also announces a partnership between YouTube and the Kaiser Family Foundation that aims to help organizations create high-quality informational content on topics like mental health, maternal care and health inequity.

Counselors will be at the stores to answer questions about HIV prevention and treatment options, including PrEP, a medication that offers another effective means to reduce the risk of getting HIV.

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