Walgreens offering free HIV testing on June 27

Jenette Hastings

2 years ago

FILE - This June 25, 2019, file photo shows a sign outside a Walgreens Pharmacy in Pittsburgh. On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, Walgreens Boots Alliance lost $308 million in its first fiscal quarter due to a big charge tied to its ownership stake in the drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen. The drugstore chain also saw COVID-19 continue to eat away at its business, particularly in the United Kingdom, but the company’s overall performance topped Wall Street expectations. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – On June 27, which is National HIV Testing Day, Walgreens will be offering free HIV tests at participating locations.

Walgreens will also be providing counselors from local organizations to answer HIV-related questions surrounding HIV prevention and Treatment.

Counselors will also be answering questions about PrEP.

The Greater Than AIDS/Walgreens National HIV Community Partnership is committed to working with local agencies to expand HIV testing and information in alternative settings.

More information, including testing locations can be found at greaterthan.org. No appointment is necessary.