Press Release
June 26, 2023
Southwest Georgia Public Health District Joins Greater Than AIDS / Walgreens in National HIV Testing Day Community Partnership
FREE HIV TESTING & INFORMATION, MONDAY, JUNE 27TH, FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM
AT WALGREENS, 300 N SLAPPEY BLVD., ALBANY, GA 31701
WHAT: On National HIV Testing Day, the Southwest Georgia Public Health District will be at participating Walgreens stores to provide free and fast HIV tests on-site. Counselors can also answer questions about HIV prevention and treatment options.
WHO: Counselors from the Southwest Georgia Public Health District will be on hand to administer HIV tests and provide information.
WHEN: Monday, June 27, 2023
10 am to 3 pm
*Participants must be registered by 2 pm for testing
WHERE: Walgreens
300 N Slappey Blvd. (Southeast corner of Slappey & Dawson/Pine)
Albany, GA 31701
WHY: HIV testing is recommended as part of routine health care, yet many Americans are not being tested as often as advised. Whether living with HIV or not, there are more options than ever to stay healthy. The first step is an HIV test. National HIV Testing Day is an opportunity to normalize HIV testing and encourage people to make it part of routine health care.
The National HIV Testing Day Community Partnership is part of an ongoing effort between Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS, health departments, and HIV/AIDS service organizations to broaden the reach of HIV testing and information in non-traditional settings and help people understand the latest in HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Over 275 health departments, AIDS service organizations, and other community organizations are supporting the 2022 activation. BioLytical Laboratories, Chembio Diagnostics, and OraSure Technologies, Inc. are donating test kits and Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is providing support for outreach. Click here to learn more about the partnership.