Walmart Expands Free HIV Screenings to 18 Pharmacies in Colorado and Virginia
24 June 2024 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
The HIV Point-of-Care Screenings are a new
service within Walmart’s Specialty Pharmacies of the Community that
offer care coordination, recommendations and support provided by
HIV-trained pharmacists
Today, Walmart announced the expansion of its HIV Point-of-Care
Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) –
located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia, just
ahead of National HIV Testing Day on June 27. These screenings are
part of Walmart’s continued effort to make healthcare more
accessible, affordable and convenient, following the HIV screening
pilot at two Walmart pharmacies in Virginia last year. Screenings
at all 20 locations are free to patients as part of a continued
pilot expansion that runs through Sept. 27.
This testing is all provided within Walmart’s SPOCs, which help
patients with aspects of care, including industry-leading clinical
programs, HIV-trained pharmacists performing at the top of their
license, custom-care coordination and healthy lifestyle
recommendations. Continuing our commitment to holistic care,
Walmart’s specialty pharmacists can help you manage your
medications, find emotional support, and navigate insurance
options. They make treatment easier, more convenient and discreet
for HIV patients to manage their healthcare needs, focused on each
individual patient.
“We remain on a dedicated journey to broaden access to HIV care
while also doing our part to reduce the stigma associated with
HIV,” said Kevin Host, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at
Walmart. “Our newest HIV Point-of-Care Screening locations are led
by pharmacists who are uniquely positioned to support those who are
undiagnosed and experiencing symptoms during a time of
uncertainty.”
During the HIV Point-of-Care Screening, an HIV test will be
administered by a Walmart pharmacist, and while the test is
running, the pharmacist will discuss other preventative measures
like STI tests, contraceptive use, the need for a pregnancy test,
medication that can treat or prevent the spread of HIV, vaccines a
patient may need and more. The test is a simple blood sample,
gathered through a finger prick and takes less than 30 minutes to
return results.
A list of locations in Colorado that are offering HIV
Point-of-Care Screenings include:
- Store #3566 – 9400 E Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO 80014
- Store #5334 – 3301 Tower Rd., Aurora, CO 80014
- Store #4288 – 4651 W. 121st Ave., Broomfield, CO 80020
- Store #2223 – 9499 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80031
- Store #3533 – 7800 Smith Rd., Denver, CO 80207
- Store #1434 – 707 8th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905
- Store #2125 – 7455 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80214
- Store #1001 – 4080 W. Northern Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005
The tests administered in the HIV Point-of-Care Screenings are
not diagnoses and in the event of a positive result Walmart
pharmacists will help patients work with their primary care
physicians or the Department of Health to order a confirmatory
test. To find more information on Walmart’s HIV Point-of-Care
Screenings and SPOCs or make an appointment, visit our dedicated
page here.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered
omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better -
anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile
devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members
visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19
countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart
employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart
continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy,
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